Position: Head Butcher
Type: Full-Time (6 Days a Week)
Location: WOLVERHAMPTON
Overview
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Head Butcher to join our team. This full-time position involves cutting, trimming, and preparing various cuts of meat from larger wholesale portions into steaks, chops, roasts, and other retail cuts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to quality, sanitation, and exceptional customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Meat Preparation: Cut, trim, and prepare various cuts of meat, ensuring proper sanitation and quality standards.
Customer Service: Provide outstanding service by weighing, packaging, and displaying meat for sale. Advise customers on cooking methods and special orders.
Attractive Displays: Create appealing meat displays in the retail case and rotate stock to ensure freshness.
Customer Assistance: Assist customers in selecting cuts of meat, answering questions about cooking methods, and fulfilling special orders.
Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels, place orders with suppliers, and manage meat rotation to minimise waste.
Sanitation Standards: Adhere to strict sanitation and hygiene standards, including proper handling, storage, and cleaning of equipment and work areas.
Team Leadership: Delegate tasks to other butchers on the counter and ensure a collaborative work environment.
Payment Processing: Handle customer payments accurately and efficiently.
Qualifications
Experience: Proven experience as a butcher or in a similar role within a grocery store or specialty meat market.
Knowledge of Meat Cuts: Thorough understanding of different meat cuts, their quality, and cooking methods.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers.
Food Safety Knowledge: Knowledge of food safety regulations and proper handling practices.
Leadership Skills: Ability to lead a team and manage counter operations effectively.
If you are passionate about meat preparation and delivering exceptional customer service, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!