Trainee Butcher

Sofina Foods Europe; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofie Foods in Cookstown offers a hands-on Trainee Butcher role designed to kickstart your career in the meat industry. You will learn essential butcher skills through structured training and mentoring while earning a competitive hourly wage and gaining real production experience.

You will work across main butchery, slaughter, primal, and debone areas, following strict hygiene and safety standards, and contributing to a team that hits daily targets.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and be trained.
• Good attention to detail and observation skills.
• Reliability, motivation, and a strong work ethic.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop butchery skills through hands‑on training and mentoring.
• Support meat preparation tasks across multiple production areas.
• Follow strict hygiene, quality, and safety standards.
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet production targets.
• Embrace continuous improvement in all aspects of your work.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

A Hands-On Opportunity to Learn, Grow and Make an Impact

Role Overview

Are you looking to begin a rewarding career in butchery? At Sofina Foods, we offer the chance to learn valuable skills, earn a competitive wage, and grow within a supportive and fast-paced production environment.

As a Trainee Butcher, you’ll be an essential part of our production team—supporting the preparation of meat products across departments including main butchery, slaughter, primal, and middle debone. This is an ideal opportunity for someone ready to learn and build a future in the food industry.

Pay: From £13.60 per hour

Location: Cookstown

Key Duties

• Learn and develop butchery skills through hands‑on training and mentoring
• Support meat preparation tasks across multiple production areas
• Follow strict hygiene, quality, and safety standards
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet production targets
• Embrace continuous improvement in all aspects of your work

Ideal Candidate

This role is perfect for individuals who are eager to learn and develop new skills.

You’ll bring:

• A positive attitude and willingness to be trained
• Good attention to detail and observation skills
• Reliability, motivation, and a strong work ethic
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us?

You’ll join a practical, team-focused production environment where your work directly contributes to the food we produce every day.

We offer structured training and the opportunity to build your skills within a large food manufacturing business, with opportunities to develop your career over time.

About Sofina

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact.

With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe.

At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.

Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation