Master Butcher

**About us**

Eden Food Co is a small online butchery business in Oldham serving halal meat direct to door nationwide.

We are professional, innovative and supportive and this is a great opportunity for someone looking for a growth opportunities in a role.

About the role:
We are looking for a time served butcher to run our online Butchery order service.

This is an exciting role where you will work closely with the director to develop the business, understand your customers and provide them with great service.

We want someone who has good product knowledge of all aspects of butchery across beef lamb and chicken. Also familiar with burger and sausage making.

A self-motivated individual with a desire to succeed.

Role Responsibility:
Perform cutting, trimming, deboning, and portion control, bandsaw cutting, as well as anything linked to our manufacturing process,

Ensuring health and safety to create a safe working environment for self and colleagues.
- Completing tasks as efficiently as possible in order to reduce waste and downtime and maximise yields and profits
- Slicing, weighing, packing and pricing products - Work flexibly across multiple roles and areas to ensure deadlines are met

As well as being able to maintain a high level of concentration, you must also have attention to detail and accuracy when cutting, boning and preparing meat
- The ability to follow instructions and complete set tasks within defined time limits
- Knife skills essential - Ability to work to a consistently high standard under pressure. - Be able to operate bandsaw and mincers.

100% commitment to in-house, high quality hygiene and safety programmes.
- Early morning starts and flexibily to work additional hours as required
- Maintaining high standards in all areas including; stock, food safety procedures including recording information and customer satisfaction.

You will work alongside the director to develop a business that will support the growth in sales and profitability of the online business. Ordering and managing stock - including stocktaking.

Prospects for becoming a manager of a small team as business grows with bonuses on performance.

**Duties**:

- Prepare and cut meat products according to customer specifications
- Trim, bone, and grind meats using various tools and equipment
- Weigh, wrap, and label meat products for display and sale
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the butcher area
- Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
- Assist with receiving and inspecting meat deliveries
- Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations

**Requirements**:

- Previous experience as a butcher or in a similar role preferred
- Knowledge of different cuts of meat and proper handling techniques
- Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Strong physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy objects
- Excellent knife skills and hand-eye coordination
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

If you have a passion for food production, culinary arts, and ensuring high-quality meat products, we invite you to join our team as a Butcher. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and cutting various types of meat products in a restaurant or kitchen setting. Your attention to detail, knowledge of food safety practices, and ability to work efficiently will contribute to the success of our establishment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £13.00-£15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 25 per week

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
- Tips
- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Oldham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you a UK resident currently

**Experience**:

- Butchering: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/02/2024
Expected start date: 27/02/2024