Skilled Butcher

Kepak Group; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Employee benefits platform

Pension plan

Christmas hamper

Refer a friend scheme

On-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised Canteen

Weekly Paid

Job summary

An established industry player in food production is seeking skilled Butchers to join their Beef Boning Department in Bodmin. This full-time role offers a supportive environment where you can enhance your butchery skills while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in meat preparation. Enjoy a structured work schedule with weekends off and a competitive hourly rate that increases with experience. The company values sustainability and community, making it a great place to grow your career. Join a passionate team dedicated to producing innovative food products while prioritizing animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced food manufacturing with knife skills.
• Ability to follow strict production specifications and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process meat products according to specifications.
• Ensure meat products meet quality and safety standards.
• Keep work area clean and follow safety regulations.

Skills

Knife Skills

Butchery Experience

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Job description

Kepak is one of Europe's leading food producers, We are seeking experienced Butchers who are looking to progress their career and join our growing Beef Boning Department at KEPAK Bodmin. As a skilled Butcher, your role will be essential in ensuring that our meat products are prepared to the highest standards of quality and safety.

The Bodmin site are currently seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our friendly, passionate team.

As a company, we are proud of our heritage of meat craft and trusted quality, and we believe that sustainability and animal welfare are integral to our business. Our 15 manufacturing plants across Ireland and the UK are dedicated to producing innovative and nutritionally valuable food products, all while remaining grounded in our communities and the natural world.

Responsibilities

• Use knives and other equipment to prepare and process meat products according to production specifications.
• Ensure that meat products are cut and trimmed to the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Keep work area clean and follow all safety regulations and procedures.
• Meet production goals and work as a team to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Properly store and handle meat products to prevent waste and spoilage.
• Continuously learn and improve knowledge of knife skills and meat processing techniques.

You will start work at 06:00 in the morning and work until production is finished, Monday to Friday with weekends off. This role offers a full time contract based on 45 hrs per week any hours worked over the 45 will be paid at time & quarter of your hourly rate. You will have 2 x 30 min breaks per day.

Depending on your experience you will start on £14.94 per hour, this can increase the more you learn and develop. With the top earning potential being £21.44 per hour.

• Previous knife skills and butchery experience in fast paced food manufacturing is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production goals.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow strict production specifications and safety procedures..
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods of time, and lift and move heavy items.
• Excellent communication skills, including fluent English language proficiency.

• 31 days annual leave (after probation)
• No weekends
• Employee benefits platform
• Pension plan
• Christmas hamper
• Earn up to £500 with our refer a friend scheme
• On-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised Canteen
• Weekly Paid