Skilled/Experienced Butcher

Kepak Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Pay Grading system

31 days annual leave per year

Annual Holiday Purchase Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Death in Service Benefit

Refer a Friend Scheme - £500

Free On-Site Parking

Subsidised On-Site Canteen

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Long Service Awards

Discounted Gym Memberships

Training and Development

Mentoring and Leadership Development -

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program

Financial Advice & Will Writing

Job summary

Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance. We are now recruiting for Skilled/Experienced Butcher Operatives to join our team.

The role involves boning, butchering and finishing red meat to client specifications, working in a controlled production environment with

Qualifications

• Competence and significant experience in butchery and/or knife skills essential
• Previous experience working in a high-volume meat processing factory highly beneficial
• Able to work in chilled environment
• Manual handling ability and awareness
• Fluent English, communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels
• Flexibility to meet daily production targets
• Consistent approach and strong work ethic
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• Adaptable to change and production demands
• Passion for food

Responsibilities

• Perform boning, butchering, trimming and finishing tasks at line speed
• Participate fully in Lean Manufacturing processes and embrace new methods of working
• Completing assigned tasks in a timely manner to meet daily targets
• Ensure product is of the highest standard, reporting any issues to the Line supervisor immediately
• Be familiar with the daily production plan and work as part of the team to set up the line, complete checks and ensuring materials are ready to use
• Perform all prestart, hygiene and safety checks as instructed
• Maintaining good understanding and knowledge of customer specifications and yields
• Complying with quality specifications and understanding yield values
• Complying with Company's knife and health and safety rules, including hygiene requirements
• Report all breakages, damages or defaults of equipment immediately to Line Supervisor, only using equipment when safe to do so
• Reporting any accidents or near misses, assisting with investigations as instructed/necessary
• Minimising and reporting of waste appropriately
• Finishing products to the required specifications
• Maintaining and securely storing tools and equipment
• Actively participate in all required company training
• Any other duties as instructed by supervisors/management and within the competency of the post holder

Skills

Butchery experience

Knife skills

High-volume meat processing

Chilled environment

Manual handling

Fluent English

Team player

Initiative

Adaptability

Passion for food

Job description

Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

We are now recruiting for Skilled/Experienced Butcher Operatives to join our team.

Job Purpose

Responsible for boning, butchering, trimming and finishing red meat for sale and consumption in accordance with client specifications and Company SOP's.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform boning, butchering, trimming and finishing tasks at line speed
• Participate fully in Lean Manufacturing processes and embrace new methods of working
• Completing assigned tasks in a timely manner to meet daily targets
• Ensure product is of the highest standard, reporting any issues to the Line supervisor immediately
• Be familiar with the daily production plan and work as part of the team to set up the line, complete checks and ensuring materials are ready to use
• Perform all prestart, hygiene and safety checks as instructed
• Maintaining good understanding and knowledge of customer specifications and yields
• Complying with quality specifications and understanding yield values
• Complying with Company's knife and health and safety rules, including hygiene requirements
• Report all breakages, damages or defaults of equipment immediately to Line Supervisor, only using equipment when safe to do so
• Reporting any accidents or near misses, assisting with investigations as instructed/necessary
• Minimising and reporting of waste appropriately
• Finishing products to the required specifications
• Maintaining and securely storing tools and equipment
• Actively participate in all required company training
• Any other duties as instructed by supervisors/management and within the competency of the post holder

• Competence and significant experience in butchery and/or knife skills essential
• Previous experience working in a high-volume meat processing factory highly beneficial
• Able to work in chilled environment
• Manual handling ability and awareness
• Fluent English, communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels
• Flexibility to meet daily production targets
• Consistent approach and strong work ethic
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• Adaptable to change and production demands
• Passion for food

• Performance Bonus- Opportunity to earn a bonus based on your performance and development.
• Pay Grading system- offering the chance to increase your earnings as you advance in your role.

• 31 days annual leave per year(after probation).
• Annual Holiday Purchase Scheme- Need a little more time off? Purchase additional annual leave.
• Company Pension Scheme- Helping you plan for the future with access to our company pension scheme.
• Death in Service Benefit- Eligible salaried employees are covered by our Death in Service benefit, providing financial support and peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Refer a Friend Scheme- Earn up to£500for successfully referring a friend or family member to join Kepak.
• Free On-Site Parking- Our site has dedicated staff parking, available free of charge for all colleagues.
• Subsidised On-Site Canteen- Enjoy a variety of freshly prepared hot meals and food options at reduced prices in our on-site canteen.
• Cycle to Work Scheme- Save money on a new bike and cycling equipment through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme- Access an electric vehicle through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Long Service Awards- We recognise, acknowledge and celebrate the loyalty, dedication and valuable contributions of our long-serving colleagues.
• Discounted Gym Memberships- Support your health and wellbeing with access to discounted gym memberships.
• Training and Development- We are committed to helping you grow your career through structured onboarding, regular online and in-person training, and clear opportunities for career progression.
• Mentoring and Leadership Development Programmes- Whether you're looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, our mentoring and leadership development programmes are designed to help you reach your full potential.
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Programme- Free and confidential emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues, including access to counselling, mental health support, legal guidance and a 24/7 confidential helpline.
• Financial Advice & Will Writing -Access free mortgage advice and a complimentary will writing service as part of your employee benefits package.