Butcher/Meat Trimmer (PM Shift)

Dunbia Group; Grindleton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Large free car park

Onsite subsidised canteen

Free refreshments (tea and coffee)

Job summary

Dunbia UK, part of the Dawn Group, is actively seeking applications for careers in one of Europe’s leading food processing companies. A passion for food production and strict food safety standards are essential, with prior butchery experience required.

Full time and part time hours are available. Shifts run Monday to Friday 3.15pm to 11.45pm, in a chilled environment. Training, progression and an onsite canteen are provided to support employees.

Qualifications

• Previous butchery/meat trimming experience in a fast paced environment.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of traditional cuts.
• Familiarity with food safety practices and regulations to ensure compliance in all aspects of food handling.
• Be able to follow instructions and procedures.
• Be safety conscious.
• Reliable, hardworking, and a good team player, as well as having the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Flexible approach to work with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Use of knives or other equipment in a safe manner to perform beef cutting and trimming.
• Confidently cutting products within weight and thickness parameters to maximise throughput and quality targets.
• Proper use and storage of issued PPE (including chainmail and knives).
• Advise production management on issues with raw material quality.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, Team Leaders and Managers.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety, Quality and Food Safety standards.
• Understand and follow Risk Assessments and SOPs.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area.
• Work in a chilled environment.

Skills

Butchery experience

Knife skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We are actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies - Dunbia UK, part of the Dawn Group. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team, who have a desire to produce better food naturally.

We are looking for individuals with a passion for food production and a commitment to upholding food safety standards. Previous butchery experience for these roles is required.

Full time and part time hours are available. Full time is 40 hours per week, and shifts operate from Monday to Friday 3.15pm to 11.45pm

• Use of knives or other equipment in a safe manner, to perform beef cutting and trimming.
• Confidently cutting products within weight and thickness parameters, achieving or exceeding the yield, giveaway and quality targets, ensuring that throughputs are maximised.
• The correct use and storage of issued Personal Protective Equipment (including chainmail and knives etc.)
• Advising production management on issues with raw material quality and/or specification.
• Building positive relationships with colleagues, Team Leaders and Managers.
• Full compliance and strict adherence to all Environmental, Health & Safety, Quality and Food Safety standards laid out in departmental and site policies and procedures.
• Ensuring full understanding and compliance with Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintaining a clean and tidy work area.
• Working in a chilled environment
• Previous Butchery/Meat Trimming experience in a fast paced environment
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of traditional cuts, with the ability to operate butchery equipment safely and efficiently
• Familiarity with food safety practices and regulations to ensure compliance in all aspects of food handling
• Be able to follow instructions and procedures
• Be safety conscious
• Reliable, hardworking, and a good team player, as well as having the ability to work on your own initiative
• Flexible approach to work, with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Be willing to gain new skills and experience
• Full training and career progression will be provided.

Benefits

• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• Large free Car Park
• Free Refreshments (Tea and Coffee)
• Onsite subsidised Canteen
• Weekly PayPermanent Full-Time or Part-Time work
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and all work equipment provided
• Company Pension Scheme (NEST)
• Staff Shop
• Life Assurance, Death in Service Benefit
• Perks at Work Scheme

Dunbia is an equal opportunity employer and places a strong emphasis on training and development for both skilled and non-skilled positions.

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.