Skilled Butcher

Booker Group plc; West Byfleet; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Booker colleague card

Tesco discount card

Tesco Mobile discount

Tesco Bank insurance discounts

Eye test

Health checks

RAC breakdown cover

Cycle to work

Share save scheme

Pension plan

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Booker Group plc is recruiting for a Butchery Department team member in our retail operation. You will work in a small, supportive team, handling products and customer orders to exacting standards while upholding food safety and hygiene policies.

The role includes formal training through the Butchery Certification Programme and a clear progression route to skilled craft level, with five days per week and weekend work. Attractive staff benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Formal training through our Butchery Certification Programme
• Clear progression to skilled craft level

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a small, supportive team in the Chill and Butchery Department
• Preparing products and customer orders to company standards
• Maintaining high levels of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety
• Supporting stock control and department presentation
• Providing friendly, knowledgeable service to customers
• Assisting the Butchery Manager and stepping up when required
• Following company procedures and standard ways of working

Job description

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At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About the role

Training & Development

For candidates with developing skills, we offer:

• Formal training through our Butchery Certification Programme
• Clear progression to skilled craft level

Working Hours

Five days per week, includes weekend working – 38 hours per week. As a 7‑day operation, we offer flexible working patterns to support personal and family needs while meeting business requirements.

What We Offer

• Competitive wage
• Staff benefits package
• Full training and ongoing development
• A supportive team environment with real career progression

You will be responsible for

You Will Be Responsible For

• Working as part of a small, supportive team in the Chill and Butchery Department
• Preparing products and customer orders to company standards
• Maintaining high levels of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety
• Supporting stock control and department presentation
• Providing friendly, knowledgeable service to customers
• Assisting the Butchery Manager and stepping up when required
• Following company procedures and standard ways of working

About The Company

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*