Introduction

Kepak are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Level 2 Butcher Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insight into the food industry and learn and develop your knowledge and skills.

About the Employer

Kepak is a industry leading supplier of red meat to companies such as Tesco, M&S, Aldi, McDonalds and many other companies.
What makes Kepak a great place to work – Kepak stills see’s them selves as a family business even though they employee over 4500 members of staff, constantly training and upskilling giving staff a career by progressing through the company with several members of staff being with the company for over 30 yrs.
By starting a apprenticeship with Kepak you have the opportunity to learn Basic knife skills through to trimming, breaking carcasses down into primals.

What You'll Do

Knife Sharpening - Learning correct methods on how to sharpen a knife
Trimming bones - Trimming meat off of bones
Trimming trim to correct VLs (Visual Lean) - Learning about VLs and the importance of producing trim to customer specs
Trimming Primals (large pieces of meat) - Learn to trim primals to spec with a trainer at all times
Food Quality Safety, Health & Safety - Learn all aspects of Food Safety and Health and Safety within the meat processing industry

Training Outcome

Upon successfully completion of this apprenticeship, you may be offered a permanent position.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 3
Essential - GCSE - Maths - 3

Course Information

Course: Butcher (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Sales, marketing and procurement

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 4-days at site with 1-day a week at Duchy College Stoke Climsland. Working hours will be 7am - 3pm. Working days TBC.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 6

Training Provider: CORNWALL COLLEGE

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