An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cowdray Butchery Team in our award-winning Farm Shop.
Job particulars
£28,875 pa; Full time, working 45 hours across 5 days. Some weekend work required.
The Estate
This progressive family-owned rural Estate is located at the heart of the South Downs National Park and employs over 200 staff. The Estate is steeped in history and heritage. It contains the ruins of one of England’s most important early Tudor Houses and is the home of British Polo. There is also our award-winning Farm Shop and Café, a championship Golf Course, Holiday Accommodation, Wellbeing Centre and Cowdray House, a luxury event venue which sits alongside the more traditional Estate activities including farming, forestry and deer management. Our Farm Shop and Café provides a service for the local residents and visitors to the area.
The Position
We are looking for an organised, capable, experienced, presentable and friendly Butcher to join the thriving Butchery department at Cowdray Farm Shop.
Reporting in a direct line and working alongside the Head Butcher, the role encompasses all facets of butchery. The candidate will be an experienced knowledgeable butcher and enjoy engaging with and advising customers on a daily basis.
Principal responsibilities
1. Passion for butchery and locally sourced food
2. Efficient and well-honed cutting skills
3. Attention to detail
4. Knowledge of modern and traditional methods of breaking up carcasses
5. Counter dressing – merchandising
6. Excellent customer service skills
7. Entrepreneurial approach to selling less fashionable cuts for meat
8. Product knowledge
Benefits
1. Company pension with employee contribution
2. The Cowdray Estate offers a comprehensive wellbeing programme such as fortnightly massages, meditation sessions, circuits and stretch exercise classes
3. Discount card for our award-winning Farm Shop, Café and Lifestyle
4. Death in Service benefit
5. Calendar of social events to be enjoyed throughout the year
6. Discount for Cowdray Golf Club membership, subject to approval
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter by clicking on the yellow button below or give us a call on 01730 815152.
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