Wholesale Butcher

The Butchers Recruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run catering butchers in the City of London is seeking a skilled Wholesale Butcher. Responsibilities include following butchery workflows, operating machinery, and maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards. Candidates should possess strong butchery skills, experience in food production, and knowledge of safety regulations. The role offers a salary starting at £35,000 and opportunities for career growth. Night shifts are required Monday to Friday, with potential for overtime and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Sales rewards scheme

Employee of the month

28 Days vacation

Cost price meat

Nest Pension Scheme options

Qualifications

• Experience in food production and preparation with high-quality standards.
• Excellent knowledge of hygiene standards and health regulations.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily butchery workflows and preparations to specifications.
• Operate machinery safely to meet order requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and quality assurance standards.

Skills

Strong butchery and knife skills

Experience operating butchery machinery

Knowledge of food safety practices

Ability to manage time and workflows

Confident communicator

Passion for good food

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a skilled Wholesale Butcher to join a family‑run catering butchers (est. 1962), with a close-knit team of Butchers, Production Operators, Warehouse Assistants and Delivery Drivers, supplying meats from around the world to London and the Home Counties.

What's in it for you?

• Salary from £35,000 per annum
• Annual performance bonus
• Sales rewards scheme
• Employee of the month
• 28 Days p.a. (including Bank Holidays)
• Cost price meat
• Nest Pension Scheme options

What you'll be doing as Wholesale Butcher

• Following daily butchery workflows, including whole carcass breakdown and preparation of beef, pork, lamb and poultry to specification.
• Operating machinery such as the bandsaw safely and effectively to meet order requirements and stock replenishment.
• Accurately using specifications, recipes and stock management systems to ensure products are to spec with full traceability.
• Weighing, packing, sealing and inspecting products, identifying and addressing any items that are not to standard.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and quality assurance, alongside routine equipment checks and issue reporting.
• Supporting stock control, inventory counts, stock rotation, and ongoing role‑specific training, seeking guidance where knowledge gaps are identified.

What we're looking for in a Wholesale Butcher

• Strong butchery and knife skills, including portion control, with experience operating butchery machinery safely and effectively.
• Solid background in food production and preparation, delivering high‑quality meat products in line with customer expectations.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety practices, hygiene standards and health regulations, with a strong focus on compliance.
• Proven ability to manage time and workflows effectively in a fast‑paced environment, handling multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator who works well within a team to maintain smooth operations and consistent standards.
• Passion for good food and flavour, combined with a flexible, solutions‑focused approach to problem solving.

Working hours

Monday to Friday, Night Shift 01:00 - 10:00
1 Saturday per month - 04:00 - 13:00 (fixed schedule)
Overtime potential on discussion with Leadership Team

This is a full‑time position with opportunities for career growth within our organization. If you are passionate about food and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

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