Vacancy: Trained Butcher with Counter Experience
Location: The Dairy, 5 Waterfall Road, Gleno, Larne, BT40 3LE
Job Type: Part-Time
Hours: 16 hours a week, including one weekend day
Rate: Competitive hourly rate (depending on experience)
We are looking for a skilled butcher with counter experience to join our team on a part-time basis. The success candidate will have a passion for high-quality meat products, strong customer service skills, and experience in retail or customer-facing environment. This is a varied role within a busy venue which requires both retail and butchery experience.
If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV by clicking the "apply now" button before the closing date of 25th November 2024.
Dairyside Stores Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
Dairyside Stores Ltd reserves the right to Enhance the criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.
We will consider any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
About The Role
Key Responsibilities:
· Meat Preparation: Skilfully preparing cuts of meat, poultry and other products to customer’s specifications.
· Customer Service: Provide friendly and knowledgeable service, assisting customers with questions and recommendations
· Counter Management: Ensure the counter display is well-presented, fully stocked, and refreshed throughout the day
· Safety and Hygiene: Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in the work area and follow food safety guidelines
· Stock Control: Assist with stock rotation, inventory checks, and ordering as needed to ensure fresh products are available and waste is kept to a minimum.
· Cash Handling: Handle cash and card transactions via EPOS, and assist with end-of-day reporting
· Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members to ensure smooth operations and excellent customer service
Requirements
· Experience: At least one year of experience as a butcher, ideally with experience in a customer-facing role or a retail butcher counter
· Skills: Proficient in various cuts of meat, handling of equipment, and maintaining counter displays
· Customer Service: Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focussed attitude
· Knowledge: Understanding of food safety regulations and general health and safety practices
· Flexibility: Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as required.
Why work for us?
· Great prospects to enhance your career at a reputable and award-winning business
· Be part of a supportive and friendly working environment
· Up to 28 days paid annual leave each year.
· Enrolment in company pension scheme.
· Competitive hourly rate (rate depending on experience)
Required Criteria
* At least one year's experience as a butcher
* Proficient in various cuts of meat, handling of equipment and maintaining counter displays
* Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused attitude
* Understanding of food safety regulations and general health and safety practices
* Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays a required
Desired Criteria
* Candidate would ideally have experience in a customer-facing role or a retail butcher counter
Skills Needed
Hospitality, Food Service Skills, Communication
Salary
Not disclosed