Butchery Assistant / Meat Prep Assistant

MATTHEW'S FOODS LTD; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

MATTHEW'S FOODS LTD in Glasgow is seeking a Butchery Assistant / Meat Prep Assistant to join our team. The role focuses on packing meat, labeling products, and maintaining the chilled display, with basic cutting and preparation of meat and spare ribs.

You will check dates, rotate stock, and keep the work area clean while following food hygiene procedures. Experience in meat packing or food preparation is preferred, and a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in meat packing, food preparation or similar work preferred.
• Basic knife skills.
• Good hygiene and cleaning standards.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene / Food Safety Certificate preferred.
• Able to work in a chilled environment.
• Able to lift and move stock safely.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Pack and label meat products.
• Fill and organise the meat fridge / display.
• Basic cutting and preparation of meat and spare ribs.
• Check dates and rotate stock.
• Keep the work area, equipment, fridge and floors clean.
• Follow food hygiene and safety procedures.

Skills

Meat packing

Food preparation

Basic knife skills

Food hygiene

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene / Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Butchery Assistant / Meat Prep Assistant

Job Title: Butchery Assistant / Meat Prep Assistant

Hours: Off Thursday & Sunday, 11:00am to 4:00pm

Pay: £14.00 per hour

About the role:

We are looking for a Butchery Assistant / Meat Prep Assistant to join our team in Glasgow. This is not a full butcher role. The position mainly involves packing meat, filling and organising the chilled display, basic cutting and preparation such as meat and spare ribs, labelling products, checking dates, stock rotation, and cleaning the work area.

• Pack and label meat products
• Fill and organise the meat fridge / display
• Basic cutting and preparation of meat and spare ribs
• Check dates and rotate stock
• Keep the work area, equipment, fridge and floors clean
• Follow food hygiene and safety procedures

Requirements:

• Experience in meat packing, food preparation or similar work preferred
• Basic knife skills
• Good hygiene and cleaning standards
• Level 2 Food Hygiene / Food Safety Certificate preferred
• Able to work in a chilled environment
• Able to lift and move stock safely
• Reliable and punctual
• Right to work in the UK

• Experience in meat packing, food preparation or similar work preferred
• Basic knife skills
• Good hygiene and cleaning standards