Apprentice Butcher (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £7.55 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 August 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter, EX6 8JQ |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 261030 |
Summary
Supporting Westcountry Farmers by supplying the very best, locally reared Meat, Game and Poultry. With many years years experience, they are always on hand to help customers with expert advice about choosing the right cuts and the best way to cook.
Butcher apprentices learn how to butcher meat by learning about the tools and techniques used in the trade.
One of the many tasks performed as a butcher is cutting meat. They must weigh the meat and make sure it is of the right size to be sold. They also have to wrap it in some sort of material and put it out for display.
The butcher is a skilled tradesman who can cut meat using a variety of tools. They know the intricacies of animal anatomy and use this knowledge to perform successful cuts. You will also gain a level 2 qualification in:
· Food hygiene
· Health and Safety in the workplace
· Knife skills
· Assist experienced butchers in the preparation and cutting of various meats, including beef, pork and poultry, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
· Learn and apply proper sanitation and hygiene practices in the processing area.
· Participate in the training and execution of meat, preparation techniques, including deboning, trimming and portioning.
· Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the work area, tools and equipment.
· Engage in customer service by providing guidance and product knowledge to customers regarding meat selections.
· Support inventory management and stock replenishment as needed.
Training
You will attend Exeter College one day per month to work towards your Level 2 Butchery Apprenticeship.
Qualifications required
GCSE or equivalent 4/c or above in English and Maths.
Skills required
§ Good customer service skills
§ Able to upsell produce
§ High standard of hygiene
§ Safety conscious
§ Great hand and eye coordination
Prospects
Career progression available for suitable candidate. Full-time long term career.
Qualification / Standard : ST0078 Butcher
Duration 18 months
Butcher apprentices learn how to butcher meat by learning about the tools and techniques used in the trade.
One of the many tasks performed as a butcher is cutting meat. They must weigh the meat and make sure it is of the right size to be sold. They also have to wrap it in some sort of material and put it out for display.
The butcher is a skilled tradesman who can cut meat using a variety of tools. They know the intricacies of animal anatomy and use this knowledge to perform successful cuts. You will also gain a level 2 qualification in:
· Food hygiene
· Health and Safety in the workplace
· Knife skills
· Assist experienced butchers in the preparation and cutting of various meats, including beef, pork and poultry, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
· Learn and apply proper sanitation and hygiene practices in the processing area.
· Participate in the training and execution of meat, preparation techniques, including deboning, trimming and portioning.
· Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the work area, tools and equipment.
· Engage in customer service by providing guidance and product knowledge to customers regarding meat selections.
· Support inventory management and stock replenishment as needed.
Training
You will attend Exeter College one day per month to work towards your Level 2 Butchery Apprenticeship.
Qualifications required
GCSE or equivalent 4/c or above in English and Maths.
Skills required
§ Good customer service skills
§ Able to upsell produce
§ High standard of hygiene
§ Safety conscious
§ Great hand and eye coordination
Prospects
Career progression available for suitable candidate. Full-time long term career.
Qualification / Standard : ST0078 Butcher
Duration 18 months