The Hollies Farm Shop
Butcher
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Job Role: Butcher
Type of Contract: Full Time - 45 hours
Location: Lower Stretton / Little Budworth
Reports to: Butchery Supervisor/Manager
As butcher, you will take ownership of the parts of butchery operation, working closely with the wider management team to deliver exceptional food, smooth service, and a positive team culture. A butchery job involves managing day-to-day operations, including, inventory control, customer service, and maintaining shop presentation and cleanliness. Key responsibilities include dealing with stock, deliveries, creating appealing displays, and ensuring a safe and compliant environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Staff and Team Management
- Adhere/accommodate promotions, new products and policy changes.
- Communicate outstanding tasks
- Drive a positive, professional and supportive butchery culture
- Be flexible and work across both sites (Lower Stretton & Little Budworth).
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Inventory and Stock Control
- Monitor and maintain stock levels, including restocking displays and refrigerators.
- Ensure stock is rotated to maintain freshness and minimise waste, assisting with inventory control and replenishment
- Monitor food lifecycle check e.g. Temperature/Traceability checks on delivery
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Customer Service and Sales
- Provide excellent customer service, assist customers, and handle complaints professionally.
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Operations and Compliance
- Maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe environment according to health and safety guidelines. Ensure the butchery complies with all relevant regulations for food safety, and general health and safety.
- Comply and monitor HACCP, LOGIT checks; ensure staff conduct required checks.
- Ensure consistency during busy periods
- Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ensure cleaning schedule/temp checks are completed on time.
- Keeping the work area clean, equipment and utensils sanitised
- Weigh, pack and serve fresh and raw products
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Professional Job Skills
- You will have good knowledge of all current meat cuts of pork/beef/lamb/poultry
- Dexterity - De-boning and trimming, using both traditional knife techniques and machinery.
- Capability to lift heavy items and stand for long period of time.
- Excellent equipment maintenance care
- Understanding of hygiene and safety regulation related to meat handling, cutting techniques and storage.
- Able to work in cold working conditions
- A positive attitude towards learning new skills and technique in meat preparation.
- Hold relevant qualifications to support role: remain current and competent with these.
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