Halal Poultry Slaughterman and Butcher

Poultry Cutter/packer/abattoir slaughterman

• Full time hours are 40 hrs plus per week on an any 5 out of 7 working week. Generally a Monday to Thursday working one weekend day at our markets every other week.
• Part time hours include minimum two mornings per week will be in our abattoir, we are flexible with hours to suit
• There is the opportunity to develop skills across the poultry & red meat through a butchery training program.
• We will be looking for an understanding of the food industry, a good work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Any experience in a food production environment, or knife skills will be advantageous.
• Salary is dependent on experience.

Responsibilities of the role

• High welfare Halal, religious slaughter in an FSA poultry plant bleeding stunned birds.
• Efficiently cut and prepare poultry according to company standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and HACCP guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the abattoir & cutting area.
• Monitor product quality during preparation processes.
• Assist in training new staff on cutting techniques and safety practices.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals.

Benefits of working at Fosse Meadows

• Seasonal hours mid November to December 24th hours are increased to manage demand.
• Growth opportunities in growing business
• On-the-job training with apprenticeships nationally recognised qualification
• Health Shield Cash Plan – this policy reimburses everyday health & well-being costs
• 40% discount on Fosse products

Fosse Meadows Farm is small farming business in North Kilworth LE17 6JD. Our business has a farm, poultry abattoir, factory line cutting, creative retail butchery and customer service. We have a growing team and are looking for energetic people to help us grow and expand our customer offer.

We farm day-old to 12 week chickens weekly, producing 2,000 birds a week to sell at Farmer's Markets, wholesalers and directly to retail customers online. We butcher red meat in-house and create our own high-margin products including; sausages, bacon, gammons, marinades, pies, sausage rolls, pate, jerky and broths. We also produce seasonal poultry, lamb, and hogget on the farm.

Personal qualities

• Positive, proactive and professional approach, with the ability to use initiative & work effectively as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic, ambitious and hands on with a self-starting work ethic.
• Good attention to detail.
• Interest and passion for food, ingredients, flavour and quality will only be beneficial as we are a "foodie" business.

Required licences

• Full UK Drivers Licence (due to location) LE17 6JD

Fosse Meadows is a beautiful place to work, with great people and other benefits too. We offer 28 days' holiday with enrolment into a Nest pension

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: £12.80-£16.40 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lutterworth LE17 6JD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you a practicing Muslim?

Experience:

• abattoir or butchery : 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person