Are you an experienced Butcher looking to join a growing, family-run business where your skills and experience will be genuinely valued?
Our client is a well-established butcher based in Langford, Essex. Having built an excellent reputation for quality, the business is continuing to grow, supplying high-quality meat products to restaurants, commercial customers and online consumers across the region.
They are now looking to recruit an experienced Butcher to join their team and play a key role in the next stage of the company's growth.
The Role
This is a hands-on butchery position where you will be responsible for preparing and cutting a variety of meat products to customer and commercial specifications.
Working alongside a Butcher's Assistant, you will focus on the skilled butchery aspects of the operation while helping to maintain the high standards that the business is known for.
Key responsibilities include:
* Preparing and cutting beef, lamb, pork and poultry products
* Breaking down and portioning meat to specification
* Producing orders for commercial and retail customers
* Maintaining high standards of quality and presentation
* Minimising waste and maximising yield
* Ensuring food hygiene and food safety standards are maintained
* Supporting stock control and inventory management
* Working closely with the wider team to meet customer demand
About You
* Previous experience working as a Butcher is essential
* Strong knife skills and meat preparation experience
* Good understanding of food hygiene and food safety regulations
* Pride in producing high-quality products
* Reliable and hardworking
* Able to work effectively within a small team
* Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Pay & Benefits
* £38,000 - £45,000 salary depending on experience
* 40-hour working week
* Early starts and early finishes
* Family-run business with a supportive culture
* Stable, long-term opportunity
* Growing business with exciting future plans
* Opportunity to be part of a respected local business
If you are an experienced Butcher looking for a fresh challenge within a growing business, we would love to hear from you