Trainee Cutter / Butcher

Reynolds Food Group; Ilford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Meats in Hainault, London, is seeking trainees to start a career in catering butchery. We’re looking for hardworking, reliable and motivated individuals eager to learn new skills and develop a long-term career in butchery.

The meat industry is in need of skilled butchers, and full training will be provided to the right candidate, with opportunities to develop skills in boning, trimming, cutting and portion control.

Qualifications

• Interest in catering butchery, boning, trimming and portion control.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Good understanding of the English language.
• Basic reading and writing skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience with knives or kitchen skills would be an advantage.
• Reliable, hardworking and committed to developing a career in butchery.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Packing, boning, trimming and preparing poultry and red meat products.
• Cutting and preparing customer orders and stock to exact customer specifications.
• Cutting poultry products accurately to meet specific customer requirements.
• Learning how to portion and control products accurately and consistently.
• Developing skills in deboning poultry and other meat products.
• Gaining knowledge of different meat cuts and understanding customer-specific requirements.
• Ensuring all products are prepared accurately and to the required quality standards.
• Working efficiently on your own while supporting colleagues and contributing positively to the wider team.
• Adhering to company food safety, hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Interest in catering butchery

Strong work ethic

English language

Reading & writing

Teamwork

Knives/kitchen skills

Right to work in UK

Reliability

Job description

About The Role

Join our team at Select Meats and begin your career in the catering butchery trade. We’re looking for hardworking, reliable and motivated trainees who are keen to learn new skills and develop a long-term career in butchery.

Location: Hainault, London

Salary: £35,689.68 - £38,000

Shift: Monday to Saturday

Shift Times: 6:00am – 3:00pm

Contract: Permanent, full-time

About The Role

Join our team at Select Meats and begin your career in the catering butchery trade. We’re looking for hardworking, reliable and motivated trainees who are keen to learn new skills and develop a long-term career in butchery.

The meat industry is currently in need of skilled butchers, making this an excellent opportunity to learn a valuable trade and build a rewarding career within the Reynolds Group. Full training will be provided to the right candidate, with opportunities to develop your skills in boning, trimming, cutting and portion control.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Packing, boning, trimming and preparing poultry and red meat products.
• Cutting and preparing customer orders and stock to exact customer specifications.
• Cutting poultry products accurately to meet specific customer requirements.
• Learning how to portion and control products accurately and consistently.
• Developing skills in deboning poultry and other meat products.
• Gaining knowledge of different meat cuts and understanding customer-specific requirements.
• Ensuring all products are prepared accurately and to the required quality standards.
• Working efficiently on your own while supporting colleagues and contributing positively to the wider team.
• Adhering to company food safety, hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine interest in catering butchery, boning, trimming and portion control.
• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Good understanding of the English language.
• Basic reading and writing skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience working with knives or kitchen skills would be an advantage.
• Reliable, hardworking and committed to developing a career in butchery.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

What’s in It for You?

• Full opportunity to learn and develop professional butchery skills.
• Build valuable skills in a trade with strong demand for skilled butchers.
• Long-term employment prospects within an established business.
• Work alongside an experienced team while learning the catering butchery trade.
• Potential to progress your career within the Reynolds Group.

Why Join Us?

At Select Meats, we take pride in maintaining the highest standards across our site. We value reliability, dedication and teamwork, and we’re committed to creating a safe and supportive working environment for all employees.

At Reynolds Food Group, we’ve spent over 80 years sourcing and supplying the freshest ingredients to the UK’s food service industry. From our roots as a family-run fruit and veg stall in Hackney, we’ve grown into the UK’s only national family-run greengrocer - trusted by chefs, restaurateurs, and caterers across the country.