Level 2 Butcher Apprentice – Hands-on Training & Benefits

Kepak Group; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised canteen

31 days annual leave

Employee Discount Platform

Hamper at Christmas

Company Pension

Refer a Friend Scheme

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program

Long Service Awards

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Kepak Group is offering a Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship at Kepak St. Merryn in Bodmin. You’ll learn knife skills, trimming meat and VLs under expert guidance in a real production setting.

The role includes a subsidised canteen, 31 days annual leave after probation, a staff discount platform WrkIt, a Christmas hamper, pension scheme, refer-a-friend bonus up to £500, and wellbeing support through GroceryAid. Long service awards and a Bike to Work scheme are also available.

Qualifications

• GCSE English (grade 3) and Maths (grade 3) are required.
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Knife sharpening – Learning correct methods on how to sharpen a knife.
• Trimming bones – Trimming meat off of bones.
• Trimming trim to correct VLs (Visual Lean) – Learning about VLs and the importance of producing trim to customer specs.
• Trimming primals (large pieces of meat) - Learn to trim primals to spec with a trainer at all times.
• Food quality safety, health & safety – Learn all aspects of Food Safety and Health and Safety within the meat processing industry.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE English (grade 3)

GCSE Maths (grade 3)

Job description

Kepak Group is offering a Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship at Kepak St. Merryn in Bodmin. You’ll learn knife skills, trimming meat and VLs under expert guidance in a real production setting.

The role includes a subsidised canteen, 31 days annual leave after probation, a staff discount platform WrkIt, a Christmas hamper, pension scheme, refer-a-friend bonus up to £500, and wellbeing support through GroceryAid. Long service awards and a Bike to Work scheme are also available.