Butcher (Night Shifts)

Reynolds Food Group; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site Parking

Job and finish

Employee discount

Staff meat bonus

Job summary

Reynolds Food Group is looking for an experienced Butcher for the Night Shift in Hainault, Essex. You will be responsible for preparing red meat and poultry, ensuring stringent food safety standards.

The position requires previous butchery experience and a strong team ethic. With hours from 20:00 to 05:00, you will enjoy benefits such as on-site parking, employee discounts, and a meat bonus after 6 weeks. Salary ranges from £40,000 to £45,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Previous butchery, boning, trimming, and portion control experience.
• Must be willing to work with both Halal and Non-Halal products.
• Ability to portion control steaks and various cuts essential to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Follow the company’s food safety culture through production and cleaning.
• Prepare meat to customer specification, including boning and trimming.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the workspace.

Skills

Butchery experience

Portion control

Teamwork

English language proficiency

Education

Industry recognised qualification

Job description

Butcher (Night Shift)

Location: Hainault, Essex

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum

Days: Sunday to Friday

Hours: 20:00 – 05:00

We are seeking experienced Red Meat & Poultry Butcher / Caterer, to join us as we continue to strengthen and expand our business.

Working in a chilled environment boning, trimming and preparing red meat primal cuts and portioning / cutting to exact customer specifications (Beef, Pork, Lamb, Poultry).

Duties Will Include, But Not Limited To

• Following the company’s food safety culture through production and cleaning.
• Preparing meat to customer specification, including boning, trimming, tying, portioning to specification to make it easier for the customer.
• Portioning cutting Steaks and chops to exact customer weight specification.
• Maintaining personal hygiene, work rules including the clean as you go policy with clean workstations to reduce the risk of food contamination.
• Complying with PPE requirements and adhering to safety guidelines.
• Maintaining batch coding and traceability with goods in process.
• Storing meat and goods in the correct facilities and temperature‑controlled areas.
• Fulfilment of orders.
• Ensuring waste is minimal and you work in a cost‑efficient manner.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous butchery, boning, trimming and portion control experience.
• Must be willing to work with both Halal and Non‑Halal products.
• Able to prove experience on a Block test.
• Ability to portion control Steaks and various cuts essential to a high standard.
• Good work ethic and ability to function as a part of a team.
• All candidates need to have a good understanding of the English Language and be able to read orders and specifications.
• Must have the right to work UK.
• Industry recognised qualification is an advantage, but not essential with a high level of experience.

Benefits

• On site Parking.
• Job and finish (once all orders complete).
• Employee discount.
• Staff meat bonus within 6 weeks of employment.

Select Butchery is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.