Butchery Apprenticeship

Introduction

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Butcher Apprentice to join our team and learn the skills of professional meat preparation and retail butchery. This role provides hands-on training in meat cutting, product preparation, food safety, customer service, and inventory management under the guidance of experienced butchers.

About the Employer

Lee Parrott Quality Butchers,Retail and Wholesale Butcher. Are seeking a motivated and reliable Butcher Apprentice to join our team and learn the skills of professional meat preparation and retail butchery. This role provides hands-on training in meat cutting, product preparation, food safety, customer service, and inventory management under the guidance of experienced butchers.

What You'll Do

• Customer service
• Preparing and cleaning the work surfaces
• Meat cutting and proportioning
• Meat processing (sausage making, burger pressing etc.)
• Safely operating machinery (Mincer, slicer etc.)
• Food safety and hygiene compliance, recording
• Recording and maintaining accurate logs
• Receiving and inspecting deliveries

Training Outcome

• The apprentice will gain skills which will enable them to run the shop without supervision of the Butchery Manager and they could go on to owner/run their own shop in the future

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English, Maths - 4 / C and above

Course Information

Course: Butcher (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Sales, marketing and procurement

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - College day. Wednesday, 8.00am - 4.00pm. Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm. Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm. Saturday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: REASEHEATH COLLEGE