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

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