Experienced Skilled Butcher

Job Role

We require skilled/semi skilled Boning Hall Operatives to work in our Shrewsbury Site in Shropshire. Working from 6:30am, Monday to Friday, this role requires flexibility and a willingness to work additional hours when required to meet customer demand in the preparation of a fresh product. Working within the butchery team to complete the daily planning order to a high standard ensuring that quality and pace are maintained.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all products are boned out/trimmed to meet customer/company specifications whilst also maximising yield and minimising waste.
• Breakdown beef cuts to customer/company specification.
• Learn and understand all cuts of the beef carcass.
• Carry out all tasks in accordance with company policies and procedures, particularly with regard to health and safety and food safety.
• Drive and deliver necessary processing efficiency through consistent and correct equipment operation.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality, HSE, animal welfare, food safety, hygiene, ethical, product labelling and handling processes.
• Follow traceability process and ensure product and labelling integrity at all times.

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous butchery experience in a food production environment is essential.
• Ability to demonstrate knife skills for the skilled roles, or willingness to learn in semi skilled/ trainee roles.

Skills

• Ability to work on own initiative whilst working as part of a team, striving to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.