Evening Butcher — Precision Meat Specialist (Derby)

Recruit 2 You; Osmaston CP; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Long-term employment

Job summary

Recruit 2 You in Derby is seeking an experienced Butcher for a permanent role. You will cut and prepare meat to customer specifications, packing and presenting products for distribution while maintaining high quality and yield.

Full training will be provided. Prior butchery and food hygiene knowledge are advantageous. The role requires attention to detail and strict adherence to safety procedures in a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Previous butchery experience is essential.
• Experience cutting and preparing meat to customer or product specifications.
• Good understanding of butchery standards and product quality.
• Strong awareness of food hygiene and cross-contamination.
• Good attention to detail and ability to consistently meet specifications.
• Understanding of yield and the importance of minimising product giveaway.
• Able to work efficiently in a busy production environment.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work as part of a team.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety within a food production environment.
• Willingness to follow company procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Cut and prepare meat to the required customer specifications.
• Ensure the correct product is supplied for each customer requirement.
• Maintain consistently high standards of butchery and product quality.
• Work with a strong focus on yield and minimising giveaway.
• Ensure all meat used is correct for the required job.
• Pack and scan products accurately and ensure they are presented correctly for distribution.
• Ensure all products are prepared in line with agreed specifications and company standards.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, quality, and legality requirements.
• Ensure red meat and poultry are not handled at the same time to prevent cross-contamination.
• Ensure raw meat and wrapped cooked products are not handled at the same time.
• Monitor the quality of meat received and report any issues to the Production Supervisor.
• Report any equipment defects or problems to the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure stock is stored and rotated correctly in line with company procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Follow all company Health & Safety and hygiene procedures.
• Take responsibility for your own Health & Safety and that of others.
• Support company initiatives and demonstrate company values at all times.
• Complete any other reasonable duties required by the business.

Skills

Butchery

Meat cutting

Food hygiene

Attention to detail

Team player

Health & Safety

Job description

Recruit 2 You in Derby is seeking an experienced Butcher for a permanent role. You will cut and prepare meat to customer specifications, packing and presenting products for distribution while maintaining high quality and yield.

Full training will be provided. Prior butchery and food hygiene knowledge are advantageous. The role requires attention to detail and strict adherence to safety procedures in a busy production environment.