Butchery Apprentice - Hands-On Training & Career Path

The Devonshire Group; Pilsley CP; On-site; GBP 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Discounts

Free entry to sites

Job summary

The Devonshire Group is seeking an Apprentice Butcher to join the Farm Shop and Café team. This hands-on apprenticeship trains you across modern butchery, from customer service to professional meat breakdown, with a view to a long-term career within the company.

No prior experience is required, but a genuine interest in food and teamwork is essential. The role is full-time and based at Chatsworth Farm Shop, with 37.5 hours weekly and weekend work.

Qualifications

• No previous butchery experience required; willingness to learn.
• Ability to engage with customers and work as part of a team.
• Interest in food and developing a skilled trade.
• Comfort handling meat and fish products and maintaining cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service in the farm shop.
• Professionally break down and prepare beef, lamb, pork and venison.
• Prepare value-added products and manage stock as needed.
• Handle meat and fish safely and follow food safety guidelines.
• Support wider business understanding and growth opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety

Stock handling

Job description

The Devonshire Group is seeking an Apprentice Butcher to join the Farm Shop and Café team. This hands-on apprenticeship trains you across modern butchery, from customer service to professional meat breakdown, with a view to a long-term career within the company.

No prior experience is required, but a genuine interest in food and teamwork is essential. The role is full-time and based at Chatsworth Farm Shop, with 37.5 hours weekly and weekend work.