Butchery Apprentice

Training Provider; Tavistock; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Howells of Tavistock invites applications for a Butchery Apprentice role in Tavistock, UK. The position combines hands-on training in butchery with attendance at Duchy College Stoke Climsland to develop practical skills.

Typical duties include meat preparation, packaging, stock rotation, and customer service. The apprenticeship follows the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices and includes formal skill development and on-the-job learning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cut meat to customer and business specifications using safe butchery techniques.
• Assist with the preparation, packing, labelling, and display of meat products.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and health and safety in the workplace.
• Use and care for butchery tools, knives, machinery, and equipment safely.
• Monitor stock levels, rotate stock, and help minimise waste.
• Serve customers professionally, offering product knowledge and excellent customer service.
• Receive, check, and store deliveries in line with food safety procedures.
• Work as part of the team to complete daily production and shop tasks.

Job description

Salary: National Minimum Wage for Apprentices — £16,016 a year

Address: 27-28 THE MARKET, TAVISTOCK, PL19 0AL

Howells of Tavistock are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Butchery Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to receive professional training in essential butchery skills in various areas of the Butchery department, in conjunction with learning skills through attendance at Duchy College Stoke Climsland.

Typical daily tasks will include, but not be limited to:

• Prepare and cut meat to customer and business specifications using safe butchery techniques.
• Assist with the preparation, packing, labelling, and display of meat products.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and health and safety in the workplace.
• Use and care for butchery tools, knives, machinery, and equipment safely.
• Monitor stock levels, rotate stock, and help minimise waste.
• Serve customers professionally, offering product knowledge and excellent customer service.
• Receive, check, and store deliveries in line with food safety procedures.
• Work as part of the team to complete daily production and shop tasks.