Apprentice Butcher

Job Description

About Cranswick Country Foods

Cranswick Country Foods in Watton, Norfolk is serious about its quality pork products. Now we’re hungry for talented people to join us. It’s win win; you achieve your potential; we achieve our ambitious growth plans.

We are excited to welcome Butchery Apprentices into the business. If you are looking for a chance to become a fully-trained Butcher, we have an exciting opportunity for someone to start on the path to a successful and rewarding career.

Job requirements of Butchery Apprentice

As a Butchery Apprentice, you will be trained and mentored by experienced in-house butchers, whilst completing your Level 2 qualification with M.E.A.T, a specialist butchery training provider. Your tutor at M.E.A.T will regularly visit you at Cranswick to check on your progress, as well as be available for support virtually.

Day to day tasks will include

· Learn to butcher and prepare different specifications of meat cuts.

· Follow specifications to ensure the top quality of product.

· Learn to handle knives and machinery safely and efficiently.

· Adhere to Health, Safety and Food Hygiene regulations and best practises.

· Develop a strong foundation to build a future career in Butchery.

What you will need

· Possess excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to learning

· The ability to think fast and thrive under pressure

· Reliable and committed to completing the entirety of the apprenticeship.

· GCSE 4-9 in Maths and English.

Pay and benefits

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Salary

£11.50 Per Hour

· A Level 2 qualification in Butchery.

· Pension – 3% employer contributions/5% employee contributions

· Discounted local gym membership

· Death in service insurance

· Access to our ‘Feed your Wellbeing’ hub, offering a range of retail, restaurant and entertainment discounts and wellbeing support

· Additional holiday with length of service

· Excellent career progression opportunities.

Interested?

Email a CV and covering letter, including the role you are applying for to ccfn.humanresources@cranswick.co.uk

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