Meat Production Assistant

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP LTD; Tideswell CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Death in service

Healthcare cash plan

Employee assistance program

Company pension

Job summary

Holdsworth Foods is hiring an Assistant to join the Butchery team at our Tideswell depot. No previous butchery experience required; training for the full butcher role can be provided.

You will support sausage and burger production, packing, measuring weights, and following hygiene rules for fresh meats. We offer competitive pay, staff discounts, death-in-service benefit, healthcare cash plan, an employee assistance program, and a company pension.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Strong knife skills and ability to handle sharp objects safely.
• Interest/understanding of different cuts of meat and their uses.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Butcher techniques preferred but can be trained for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Support with the production of sausages and burgers.
• Pack meats appropriately.
• Weigh and record the weights as required.
• Follow hygiene rules in handling of fresh meats.
• Be responsible for receiving deliveries and to check delivery against orders.
• Be responsible for the correct storage and that the correct temperature is maintained.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service

Butcher techniques

Job description

• Location The Mill, Manchester Road,Tideswell, SK17 8LN,United Kingdom
• Employee Type Permanent - Full Time

Contact information

• Contact Name Mel Weatherhead
• Contact Phone [phone]
• Contact Email [e-mail]

Description

Holdsworth Foods is one of the UK’s largest independent foodservice distributors. We have a real passion for what we do and our business is built on the quality of service we provide. We are a preferred partner for various caterers, including local authorities, hospitals, care homes, independent schools, pub groups, restaurants, and cafes. Our primary operations involve warehousing and distribution from our ten sites across the UK, which feature two catering butchery facilities. We pride ourselves on going above and beyond for our customers, delivering exceptional service and quality.

We are looking for an Assistant to work in our Butchery team at our Tideswell depot. No previous butchery experience is required but a willingness to work in a coldstore environment. This role would suit someone who is wishing to work towards being a Butcher as full training can be provided if desired.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer staff discounts on our delectable food range, a death-in-service benefit for peace of mind, a healthcare cash plan, an employee assistance program to support well-being, and a company pension to enhance your retirement years. We are also committed to supporting your ongoing development and career goals.

The working hours are 8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Duties includes:

• To support with the production of sausages and burgers.
• To pack meats appropriately
• Weigh and record the weights as of products as required.
• To follow hygiene rules in handling of fresh meats
• Be responsible for receiving deliveries and to check delivery against orders
• Be responsible for the correct storage and that the correct temperature is maintained.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
• Strong knife skills and ability to handle sharp objects safely
• An interest and/or understanding of different cuts of meat and their uses
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Food preparation
• Food safety knowledge
• Butcher techniques preferred but can be trained for the right candidate