Apprentice Butcher
E. V. Slack Family Butchers
About the Role
Join E V Slack Butchers as a Level 2 Butcher Apprentice. Gain hands-on experience in meat preparation, cutting, customer service, food safety and product presentation while working alongside experienced butchers. Earn while you learn and build a long-term career in the industry.
The apprentice will learn how to prepare meat products, serve customers, make sausages and burgers, help with counter displays, follow food safety procedures, clean down equipment and work as part of the shop team.
This is a practical, hands-on role involving standing for long periods, manual handling, working in chilled environments and handling raw meat. You will use a range of butchery equipment, including knives, mincers, sausage fillers, burger presses and wrapping equipment. PPE, including aprons, gloves and chain mail where required, will be provided. Early starts and cleaning duties form part of the role.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress into a permanent full-time role and/or continue your development by undertaking the Level 3 Butcher apprenticeship, subject to performance and business needs.
About the Training
The apprentice will typically spend four days per week in the workplace, gaining practical skills and experience, and one day per week at Bishop Burton College completing their off-the-job training. College attendance will support the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to achieve the Level 2 Butcher apprenticeship standard.
About the Employer
Join an award-winning, fifth-generation family business where you'll learn from experienced Master Butchers in a genuine 'farm to fork' environment. E V Slack & Sons has over 100 years of butchery heritage, operating its own farm, on-site abattoir, traditional butcher's shop and coffee shop, making it an excellent place to begin a long-term career in the industry.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Training Provider
BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE
Course/Training
Butcher (level 2)