Butcher Apprentice
Are you interested in a career in butchery? This is a great opportunity to learn and develop new skills to start your career with The Crieff Food Company.
Hours for the role are 40 hours any 5 days out of 7 will include weekends shift times 8am to 5pm,
As a business we pay above the Government NMW for apprentices.
The Butcher Apprentice will be working alongside our highly experienced team whilst working towards obtaining a Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship qualification.
Throughout the apprenticeship the Butcher Apprentice will be coached on the knowledge, skills and behaviour necessary to become a product expert, whilst offering exceptional service to delight our customers.
The Role
Spread across 24 months, you’ll learn what it takes to be a Butcher within a fast-paced retail environment. You will learn to recognise different products, cuts of meat and understand the differences between these – ultimately being able to break down whole carcasses where required.
You’ll gain a solid knowledge of product rotation and date checking, as well as understanding what an attractive counter display looks like and developing your own style with this.
The role will enable you to develop excellent customer service skills and understand what it truly means to make anything possible for our customers. There will be a requirement for you to serve at the deli counter with meat and dairy products and any of our foodhall and retail products.
To help you gain your qualification, you will receive on-site training with a company chosen provider. You’ll have your own tutor and will be coached and supported, as well as having a mentor to assist with applying new learning to the day-to-day role. Once you’ve completed the apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to develop your career with us.
What makes you our perfect Butcher Apprentice?
You may or may not have experience within a meat or poultry environment; we will invest in your development to teach you the knowledge and give you the tools needed to succeed, but you will be passionate about the products and providing world class customer service – going above and beyond to create moments of delight.
You’ll also –
1. Have great organisational skills to keep the shop floor running smoothly
2. Have the ability to remain calm, and measured even when under pressure
3. You’ll be resilient, believing that anything is possible and can overcome challenges in front of you
4. Be collaborative in your nature, and thrive as part of a team
5. Be able to work autonomously where required – the apprenticeship requires you to complete various coursework and undertake your own learning
The benefits!
6. Competitive rates of pay
7. Healthy work/life balance with no evening work
8. Access to 100s of retail and lifestyle experiences and discounts
9. Health Cash Plans
10. Generous staff discounts
11. 6 weeks Annual Leave per year