Butcher

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP   OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING   AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.  

ABOUT THE ROLE
Join our team as a Butcher and play an essential role in providing high-quality cuts of meat to our customers. As a Butcher, you will be responsible for ensuring the freshness, quality, and presentation of our meats while adhering to strict food safety standards. This role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent knife skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional service.

SALARY: £30,000 DOE + Tronc
HOURS: 40 hours Full time

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To actively promote and communicate the values of the Farm and our practices when engaging with customers
• To advocate for the quality and freshness of our meat products
• To maintain and present an attractive and high-standard display of meat cuts, ensuring the counter and pre-pack areas are well-merchandised and aligned with store planograms
• Ensure every customer receives the best possible customer service
• To deliver a swift, efficient, knowledgeable, and engaging Butchery service while ensuring full compliance with retail standards
• Ensure hygiene and display standards are consistently met and maintained; complete opening/closing procedures and store due diligence
• Demonstrate proficient knife skills and confidently portion poultry, previously deboned meat, and complete carcase breakdowns
• Ensure tight control of stock and minimize waste and loss through strict rotation, date checking, and proactive quality checks

SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

• Meat Cutting Proficiency: Expertise in cutting, deboning, and trimming various types of meat precisely and efficiently.
• Knife Handling: Mastery of using knives and other cutting tools safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of Meat Quality: Understanding how to assess the quality and freshness of different meats.
• Customer Service: Ability to interact with customers, take orders, and provide recommendations.
• Food Safety: Knowledge of hygiene and safety standards to prevent contamination and ensure safe handling of meat products.
• Inventory Management: Skills in managing stock, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste.
• Product Presentation: Ability to display meat attractively to enhance sales and customer appeal.
• Butchery Techniques: Proficiency in various butchery techniques, including sausage making, curing, and smoking meats.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining
  experiences from day 1.
  • Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a
  charity of their choice.
  • Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
  • Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we
  contribute up to 4.5%.
  • Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
  • Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.