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Join an Award-Winning Team
For over 50 years, Fairfax Meadow has built a reputation for quality, craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service. As one of the UK's leading meat suppliers, we are proud of our heritage and the highly skilled people who continue to drive our success.
We are currently looking for experienced Butchers to join our growing team in Derby. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an award-winning business where quality, food safety, and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do.
If you take pride in your craft, have excellent knife skills, and are passionate about delivering products to the highest standards, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary dependent on skills and experience
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- 33 days' holiday including Bank Holidays
- Staff shop with products available at wholesale prices
- PPE provided
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Training and career development opportunities
- Employee assistance programme
- Additional employee benefits
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The Role
The purpose of the Butcher role is to prepare meat products to customer specifications and ensure they are packed and presented to the highest standards ready for distribution.
You will play a key role in maintaining product quality, food safety, legality, and integrity while supporting the smooth operation of the production team.
We have three shifts available:
- 16.00 – 01.00 Monday to Friday
- 06.00 – 16.00 Monday to Friday
- 07.00 – 17.00 Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare meat products accurately to customer specifications.
- Ensure the correct product is selected and supplied for each order.
- Maintain high standards of butchery, presentation, and workmanship.
- Focus on yield performance and minimize giveaway.
- Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and health and safety requirements.
- Prevent cross-contamination by following company procedures at all times.
- Report any issues relating to raw materials, equipment, or product quality to the Production Supervisor.
- Ensure stock is managed and rotated in accordance with company procedures.
- Support operational efficiency and continuous improvement within the department.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment.
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What We're Looking For
- Previous butchery experience.
- Excellent knife skills and meat preparation experience.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
- Positive attitude and strong team-working skills.
- Reliable, motivated, and committed to producing quality products.
- Experience working within a food manufacturing or food production environment.
- Knowledge of yield management and product specifications.
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