Butcher Assistant

Kepak Group; Cavan; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail butcher company in Cavan is seeking an experienced Retail Butcher to support daily operations. Responsibilities include cutting and preparing protein products, maintaining high standards of service, and ensuring stock control. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience at a fresh meat counter and possess excellent customer service skills. This permanent position offers various benefits, including staff discounts and a company pension plan.

Benefits

Staff discount for McCarren Direct

Company Pension

Discounted Health Insurance

Free parking

Qualifications

• Fluent English essential.
• Minimum of 3 years previous experience in a fresh meat counter.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in running the shop.
• Prepare and serve protein products, including sausages.
• Ensure stock control and waste management adherence.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

McCarren Direct, based in Cavan town, was founded in 2004 next door to McCarren Meats, a pig and bacon processors which was established in 1860. The retail shop has proven highly successful and McCarren Direct has gone from strength to strength which we contribute to our consistent high standards resulting in exceptional quality produce at affordable, competitive prices.

We are looking to recruit the right person for a permanent Retail Butcher to join our team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Supporting the Manager in the day to day running of the shop
• Cut, prepare and serve all protein products and species including the manufacture of sausages and mince
• Handling and preparing raw and cooked foods in a delicatessen environment for chilled cabinets
• Provide top quality, fast, efficient and friendly service, giving customers immediate and undivided attention
• Ensure stock control procedures including waste management and order systems are adhered to
• Best practice merchandising, display and department layout skills
• Implement all shop marketing plans and maximising promotions
• Set-up and close-down of counters and pore-pack areas
• Help to achieve Sales Targets as agreed with shop manager
• To ensure company rules, policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
• Always maintain a clean butcher/retail environment
• Uphold and enhance Health and Safety Standards, including cleanliness and hygiene.
• Maintain legal records as required daily
• Facilitate and participate in the introduction of any new range as the company requires
• Assist in quality checks as required
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Team Player
• Positive attitude to work
• Self-motivated and ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team
• Ability to work under pressure

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Fluent English essential
• Minimum of 3 years previous experience within a similar environment working at a fresh meat counter
• Hygiene/HACCP
• Staff discount for McCarren Direct
• Company Pension
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Free parking
• Permanent Contract