Skilled Butcher

ENGINEERINGUK; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Skilled Butcher to join their team in a fast-paced Butchery Department. The successful candidate will possess excellent product knowledge, cutting skills, and a focus on delivering high customer service standards while adhering to health and safety regulations. Flexible working arrangements are available to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive wage

Personal pension plan

Comprehensive holiday package

Qualifications

• Experience in the butchery trade is essential.
• Good product knowledge and cutting skills.
• Customer-focused and organized.

Responsibilities

• Prepare orders to customer specifications.
• Support butchery sales and compliance with legal standards.
• Follow health & safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Customer Service

Product Knowledge

Cutting Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

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What's in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great place to work with opportunities for career progression, along with the following benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for four days after every pay day, thirteen times a year, plus 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, plus additional deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms apply.
• Free eye tests when spending £50 or more, with 30% off glasses, contact lenses, and prescription sunglasses when spending £50 or more.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive discounted rates for RAC breakdown cover.
• An online deals and discounts website, including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility to join our Save As You Earn share scheme to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
• Life assurance coverage for death-in-service, up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and wellbeing support, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP services for you and your family.
• A comprehensive holiday package.

About the role

As a Skilled Butcher, you will possess good product knowledge, cutting and preparation skills, and deliver high standards of customer service. You will prepare orders to customer specifications, understand stock control processes, and adhere to health & safety standards.

You will support the butchery sales and profit by working closely with the Butchery Manager and team, ensuring excellent customer service and compliance with legal standards. You should be customer-focused, organized, and an effective communicator with experience in the butchery trade.

Responsibilities

You will work as part of a small team in the Butchery Department, and may be responsible for managing the department in the manager's absence. You will follow company procedures and comply with food safety and health & safety legislation at all times.

The working hours and pattern will be discussed at interview. We operate seven days a week and offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate personal circumstances and support work-life balance. We offer a competitive wage, benefits, and a personal pension plan.