Butchery Specialist

2 days ago


Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Meatex Trading Ltd. Full time
Company Overview

As one of the UK's largest supermarkets, we provide great value for money and good quality fresh food and groceries to over 11 million customers every week. Our focus on freshness makes us stand out as we prepare more fresh food in-store than any other supermarket.


About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Butchery Operative to join our team. This role offers a competitive salary of £28,000 per annum, plus benefits.


Job Description

The ideal candidate will have experience working behind the butcher counter or in a professional kitchen. They will be responsible for:

  • Maintaining quality, fresh and attractive displays of food throughout the trading day to promote sales;
  • Preparing meat primals for sale to company specification, including cutting, pricing, weighing, steaking, dicing, mincing, boning, flavouring, and wrapping;
  • Producing meat cuts based on customer requirements, inclusive of our online customers;

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Experience working with meat products;
  • Excellent knife skills and knowledge of butchery techniques;
  • Able to work flexibly across other fresh counters to ensure our customers are catered for across Market Street;

Benefits

In return for your hard work, we offer:

  • Fully flexible shift patterns;
  • 15% discount in our supermarkets available from the day you join us;
  • Additional 10% discount card for a Friend or Family member;