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Apprentice Butcher Hollies Farm Shop

This is a chance for an exciting individual to work on a specialised butchery counter at the Hollies farm shop. To develop a career in butchery within the meat industry and customer service skills whilst receiving on the job training.

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Closing date: 30 May 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £192.40

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Shifts TBC.

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    24 months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jun 2022

  • Date posted

    24 Sep 2019

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC001581623

  • Positions

    1 available

Main duties:

  • Customer service on the butchery counter
  • Cleaning to food safety standards
  • Understanding different cuts of meat
  • Understanding of how to cook different cuts of meat
  • Preparing different cuts of meat for display
  • Packing individual meat products for display
  • Production of value added meat products
  • Price and date checking of meats and meat products
  • Keeping the work area clean, tidy and free from debris
  • Cleaning at the end of the shift
  • Working in a team

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Good communicator with all ages
  • Willing to learn

Personal qualities

  • Presentable, clean ,and tidy, good communication skills
  • Able to listen and take instructions, good timekeeper

Desired qualifications

  • GCSE's English and maths or equivalent are desirable however not essential as Functional Skills are offered as part of the Apprenticeship Standard

Future prospects

  • Qualify as a butcher within the meat department and take on a full time position at the end of the training if suitable and a position is available

Things to consider

  • 40 hours over 5 days often will be Saturday and Sunday
  • The role may be physically demanding

About the employer

Hollies farm shop offers fresh produce in a rural environment.

Employer

Hollies Farm Shop

Address

The Hollies

Forest Road

Little Budworth

Tarporley

CW6 9ES

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Training

Training provider

REASEHEATH COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Reaseheath College

  • Reaseheath Training will be the apprenticeship provider for this Level 2 Butcher apprenticeship
  • Functional Skills in maths and English if required
  • The employer will give guidance and support throughout

Apprenticeship standard

Butcher

Level 2 (GCSE)

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