Butcher: Craft Quality Meats & Customer Service

Talosats Careers; Antrim; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Life assurance scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Sofina Foods in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Butcher to join a professional, customer-focused team in a busy butchery operation. You will prepare high-quality meat cuts to customer specifications while delivering an outstanding shopping experience.

The ideal candidate has retail butchery experience, excellent knife skills, and a strong commitment to hygiene and safety. You may take on supervisory responsibilities and support store colleagues as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a retail butchery environment is essential.
• Strong knife skills and experience preparing a range of meat cuts to a high standard.
• Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service and achieving sales objectives.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and legal requirements relevant to butchery operations.
• Experience training or developing colleagues.
• Ability to supervise and support the wider team when required.
• Able to work independently, use initiative, and manage priorities.
• Flexible, organized, and comfortable working in a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills with a positive and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a range of meat cuts to customer specifications.
• Provide knowledgeable and friendly customer service, helping customers select products and get the most from their purchase.
• Maintain the butchery counter and pre-pack areas to excellent hygiene and presentation standards.
• Support stock rotation activities to ensure product quality, freshness, and availability.
• Prepare product samples and assist with promotional activities.
• Receive deliveries and complete associated paperwork accurately.
• Support wider store operations and contribute to the smooth running of the business.
• Provide cover and support for the Store Manager when required.

Skills

Knife skills

Customer service

Job description

Sofina Foods in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Butcher to join a professional, customer-focused team in a busy butchery operation. You will prepare high-quality meat cuts to customer specifications while delivering an outstanding shopping experience.

The ideal candidate has retail butchery experience, excellent knife skills, and a strong commitment to hygiene and safety. You may take on supervisory responsibilities and support store colleagues as needed.