Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship

Training Provider; Bodmin; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Kepak is recruiting a Level 2 Butcher Apprentice in Bodmin to train in meat processing, trimming and knife skills. You will learn under a trainer, handle bone trimming, primal cuts and VL trimming, and gain strong foundations in food safety and health and safety within the meat industry.

This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in a real production environment, with guidance to develop practical skills and compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship role in meat processing industry.
• Learning under trainer and developing practical skills.
• On-the-job training in meat trimming, knife handling and safety.

Responsibilities

• Knife sharpening and preparation of meat according to specs.
• Trim bones and primal cuts to customer or company specs.
• Ensure VLs (Visual Lean) are maintained in trimmed products.
• Trim primals to spec under supervision.
• Maintain high standards of Food Quality, Safety and Health & Safety.

Skills

Knife sharpening

Trimming bones

VL trimming

Primal trimming

Food safety

Health & safety

Education

Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship

Job description

Salary: See vacancy details — £22,568 a year

Address: Unit 9, Cooksland Industrial Estate, Bodmin, PL31 2QB

Kepak are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Level 2 Butcher Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insight into the food industry and learn and develop your knowledge and skills.

• 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