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Skilled Butcher
Senior Butcher / Butchery Team Leader
About the Role
Flexible working hours – Any 5 out of 7 days, including weekends
We are looking for a commercial Butcher with a strong can-do attitude and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. In this role, you’ll be responsible for engaging with customers, preparing high-quality orders, and upholding the highest standards of health & safety.
Responsibilities
- Engage with customers, building strong relationships to understand and meet their unique business and product needs.
- Prepare and deliver orders precisely according to customer specifications.
- Maintain strict compliance with health & safety and legal standards at all times.
- Ensure meticulous stock control, including product rotation, quality checks, and waste reduction.
- Train and support team members on butchery techniques, hygiene, and customer service best practices.
- Work flexibly across any 5 days of the week, including weekends, to ensure operational continuity.
Requirements
- Proven experience within the butchery trade, including:
- Strong product knowledge (meat grades, cuts, seasoning, and preparation).
- Exceptional cutting and preparation skills (e.g., dry aging, marinating, vacuum packing).
- Customer service excellence, with the ability to communicate effectively and build lasting relationships.
- Organisational and attention-to-detail skills, with experience in stock control processes.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Team leadership experience (a plus) to mentor junior staff and support team goals.
- Must be flexible and reliable, with no fixed start/end times—Pick any 5 out of 7 days to work, including weekends.
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About Us
Booker is the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler, serving over 30,000 independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses nationwide. We operate 190+ cash & carry branches, 8 distribution centres, and 5 Best Food Logistics sites, backed by our commitment to innovation, equity, and diversity.
Our Values
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I): We celebrate differences and ensure everyone feels represented and valued.
- Flexible Work: Life changes – whether it’s parenting, caregiving, or career progression. We encourage open conversations about flexibility.
- Accessibility: As a Disability Confident CommittedLeader, we provide inclusive recruitment processes and support.
Benefits
At Booker, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Discounts & Savings
- Booker colleague card: 10% off purchases + double discount events 3x a year.
- After 3 months’ service:
- Tesco colleague discount card: 10% → 15% off most Tesco purchases (retail).
- 10% off Tesco Café, 20% off (food & drink) purchases.
- Tesco Mobile deals: 10% off pay-monthly mobile/SIM plans + exclusive annual discounts.
- Tesco Bank savings:
- Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance.
- Free eye test (indexed spending over £50).
- 30% off glasses/contact lenses/high-street prescriptions.
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Health & Wellbeing
- 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
- Exclusive RAC breakdown cover at discounted rates.
- Virtual GP and 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
- Retirement savings plan: Booker matches up to 5% of your pension contributions.
- Death in service life cover (up to 3x annual pay).
Work-Life Balance
- A competitive holiday package tailored to your needs.
About the Benefits
Booker Group is part of Tesco plc but operates separately from the core retail business. Our benefits are tailored to our colleagues, not those offered by Tesco.
Please Note
- Age restriction: Candidates must be over 18 if working before 6:15 AM or after 9:45 PM, or in roles requiring warehouse, beverage, or driving duties.
- Role closure: Due to high applicant volumes, this role may close early—we will only provide interview feedback to shortlisted candidates.
- For accessibility support or further accessibility questions, contact recruitment@bookergroup.com.
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