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Butcher, Houghton Hall Garden Centre

Job details
Posting date: 03 September 2025
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 01 October 2025
Location: Cumbria, CA6 4JB
Company: William Strike Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ORG3270-2025456

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Summary

We are looking for a Full Time Permanent experienced Butcher to join the team in our Farm Shop in Houghton Hall Garden Centre.

Competitive Salary based on experience.

Hours for the role are 42.5 per week over 5 days which will include weekend work so flexibility is a must.

The Role

As a Butcher you will work as part of the Butcher and Deli Team to prepare a range of freshly prepared meat. You’ll be passionate about quality and freshness and sharing your knowledge with our customers to help them make their own fabulous meals.

What you will be doing as a Butcher?


You will be responsible for preparing and cutting carcasses and cutting specific joints/cuts of meat.
Setting up counters displays.
Serving customer, advising and making recommendations.
Support the Head Butcher in production planning for both the Farm Shop and Restaurant.
Work efficiently to ensure low levels of waste.
Carry out cleaning of equipment and working areas to the highest food hygiene standards
Close down butcher prep and counter area each day including preparation for the following day.


What makes you our perfect Butcher?


Experienced Butcher
Passion for good quality fresh produce with heritage
Understanding of food hygiene requirements
Great presentation skills



Hardworking team member
Shift flexibility including weekends.


The benefits!


Competitive rates of pay
Healthy work/life balance with no evening work
Access to 100s of retail and lifestyle experiences and discounts
Health Cash Plans
Generous staff discounts
6 weeks Annual Leave per year
Free Parking


Sound Interesting?

If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to join our team as a Butcher, please click 'Apply’ now.

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