Apprentice Butcher

Introduction

This Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in retail and food production. You’ll learn customer service, food safety and butchery skills in a busy shop. Supported by your employer and college, you’ll gain a recognised qualification and build a strong foundation for a career.

About the Employer

T Appleton & Son Limited is a family-run business established in 1867, with over 150 years of heritage and five sites across North Yorkshire. We are a supportive and progressive employer, committed to staff development and long-term career opportunities.

You’ll learn from experienced professionals, gaining skills in traditional butchery techniques rarely seen in modern retail, helping to keep a valued trade alive. Our products are locally sourced and freshly prepared each day, reflecting our commitment to quality.

We pride ourselves on building strong customer relationships, offering a personal 1-to-1 service where customers are known, valued, and welcomed as part of the community.
We offer a friendly, team-focused environment with strong staff retention, where personalities shine and people enjoy their work. We have a proven track record of supporting apprentices, with opportunities to progress into full-time and future management roles.

What You'll Do

• Serve customers and provide friendly, professional service
• Assist with preparing and displaying products
• Learn basic butchery and knife skills (with training)
• Handle stock, deliveries, and product rotation
• Maintain cleanliness and food hygiene standards
• Use tills and handle transactions
• Develop product knowledge to advise customers
• Support the day-to-day running of the shop

Training Outcome

• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity to secure a full-time position within the business
• Apprentices may also progress onto the Level 3 qualification, further developing their skills, knowledge, and career prospects within the industry
• You will have the opportunity to choose your career path be it retail, shop and production butchery

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Presentation skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Initiative
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 3/D
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 3/D

Course Information

Course: Butcher (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Sales, marketing and procurement

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Typically 8.00am - 4.00pm with a 1-hour unpaid break (7 hours per day), worked over 5 days including Saturdays.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE