Junior Butcher

We currently have a vacancy for a Junior Butcher to join our store. You will receive first class training and development in our meat department with one of Ireland's leading retailers.

Main purpose of the role:

• Ensure the Meat department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent quality products and services.

Desired skills and experience

• A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous customer service experience is an advantage
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Numerical skill
• The ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment and to multi task under pressure
• HACCP training is beneficial but not essential
• Actively live SuperValu brand values - Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative

Key responsibilities

• Maintain retail cuts at a high standard in accordance with customer needs
• Drive sales through ensuring SOPs and store standards are met daily
• Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard
• Implement planograms correctly
• Control stock rotation so that quality and freshness of goods are of the highest standard
• Manage waste and shrink in the department
• Ensure continuous improvement in the Meat Department by remaining up to date with new products and initiatives
• Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions and builds
• Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working

During your role, you may be given the opportunity to complete the 2 year Craft Butcher Apprenticeship, working towards a Certificate in Craft Butchery at QQI Level 5 Major Award. For more information, view the short video clip at

About the locality: Kelly's SuperValu Boyle has a strong meat trade in a busy store.

We are planning a large store revamp for January 2027, focusing on modernising the entire store and developing the counters as a point of difference.

We are looking for a driven, experienced Butcher who can add craft to our counter.

Start and finish times stated are approximate.