Apprentice Butcher - Bruton, Somerset

£9.50 per hour plus fantastic benefits

Estimated start date: September

Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship with MEAT Ipswich

Learn about our Butchery

Our Apprentice Butcher

The Newt butchery production facility is world class and plays a central role in the success and continued growth of our food production business. The butchery is the sole supplier of high-quality meat products to 11 outlets across the Newt estate (from the farm shop to the flagship botanical rooms restaurant), as well to our fast growing nationwide on-line grocery delivery service. The facility is part of the fabric of the Newt with features such as the Himalayan salt aging room and is accessible to visitors' tours and the ever popular butchery workshops held each month by the Head Butcher. With growth in mind, we need to add another apprentice to the team.

You will be joining a 7 day a week operational team with high animal welfare expectations. We are proud to be able to promote the use of grass fed and free-range livestock that include the rare breed `British White` cattle reared here on the estate.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone aligning with our commitment to quality, efficiency, traceability, and sustainability and a passion for food to learn butchery skills from some of the best in the business amongst the most amazing surroundings

Through your Butchery apprenticeship at the Newt you will have a hands-on learning experience, gaining foundational knowledge and practical skills in the art of butchery.

You'll contribute to the production of beef, pork, lamb and game products as well as to the creation of charcuterie, biltong and cooked meats for sale as part of our ready to eat range.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop foundational knowledge in butchery principles, meat species, and carcass processing techniques.
• Learn and apply craft and knife skills for cutting, boning, trimming, and mincing meat.
• Collaborate with the team to meet deadlines and productivity targets in a busy environment.
• Adhere to health, food safety, and hygiene standards in the butchery environment.
• Support stock control, product pricing, quality assurance, and customer expectations.

What we can offer

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
• Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
• Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
• Discover exclusive perks with our discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
• The opportunity to ensure your views are heard and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room.
• Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
• Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme "Newt Awards" with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family
• A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few.
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team

What we're looking for

• Take personal operational responsibility for health and food safety.
• Display a willingness to learn, solve problems, and acquire new skills.
• Be punctual, reliable, diligent, and respectful towards customers, peers, and colleagues.
• Show attention to detail, understanding how efficiency supports business profitability and contributes towards team KPIs.

The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.