Skilled Butcher

About the role

As a Skilled Butcher you will use your product knowledge and cutting expertise to deliver high‑quality meat products to customers. You will prepare orders to meet customer specifications, manage stock levels and support the overall performance of the butchery department.

Key responsibilities

• Cut, trim and prepare a variety of meat products to company standards.
• Assist customers, providing advice and ensuring a high level of service.
• Maintain accurate stock records and support inventory control processes.
• Work closely with the Butchery Manager to achieve sales and profit targets.
• Cover the department in the manager’s absence, following health, safety and food‑law regulations.

Required profile

• Customer‑focused with strong communication skills.
• Organised and able to work effectively as part of a small team.
• Previous experience in a butchery or meat‑cutting role.

Required skills

• Meat cutting and preparation techniques.
• Butchery knife handling.
• Stock control and inventory management.
• Compliance with health and safety and food‑safety standards.

What we offer

• Booker colleague card with 10% discount on purchases.
• Tesco colleague discount card (10‑15% off) after three months.
• Discounts on insurance, mobile plans, eye tests and health checks.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Life assurance, employee assistance programme and virtual GP.
• Generous holiday entitlement.