Job Title: Skilled Butcher
Salary: £15ph
Location: Ripon, Yorkshire
Type: Permanent // Full Time

Working Hours: 40 hours PW // Over 4 or 5 days

Overview:

The Flavour Network has partnered with a leading UK butchery to recruit a Skilled Butcher on a permanent, full-time basis. As a Skilled Butcher, you will be responsible for expertly preparing and cutting high-quality meat, ensuring safety, quality, and sustainability in line with the company's core values of care, respect, and ambition. As Skilled Butcher you will be someone who has a passion for butchery and who is committed to high standards of work in a fast-paced environment. The contributions of the Skilled Butcher will directly impact the production of premium-quality products that delight customers.

Responsibilities for the Skilled Butcher:

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Prepare and cut meat to the highest standards and specifications, ensuring consistency and quality in all products.

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Inspect, clean, and maintain cutting tools and equipment to ensure safety and optimal performance.

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Manage stock rotation, minimize waste, and ensure efficient use of resources.

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Continuously improve service, quality, and teamwork, while adhering to Health & Safety and Food Hygiene policies.

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Mentor and guide junior butchers, fostering their development and ensuring high standards of work.

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Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.

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Monitor machinery performance and troubleshoot any issues to prevent downtime and maintain output quality.

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Implement preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is in optimal working condition.

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Adapt to changing business needs, supporting other areas of the business as required.

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Take personal responsibility for your duties, actively contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements for the Skilled Butcher:

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3 Years minimum experience in butchery or similar role is essential

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Multi species experience is desirable.

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Level 1 Food Safety Award or equivalent.

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Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices in food production environments.

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Experience with meat preparation equipment and cutting techniques.

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Basic proficiency in English for communication with colleagues.

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Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.

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Attention to detail with the ability to maintain high standards of quality and consistency.

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Ability to coach and mentor junior team members.

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Passion for butchery and a desire to continually develop skills within the field