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Apprentice Butcher CHATSWORTH ESTATE TRADING LIMITED

We are looking for an apprentice butcher to work 40 hours a week, based at our very popular Estate Farm Shop. You will be part of the busy butchery team, working to prepare top quality produce from the Estate for sale.

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Closing date: 14 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80 to £19,760.00

    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

    40 hours a week, shifts will be from 8:00am - 6:15pm. Flexibility is possible and working pattern will be agreed with candidate.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    22 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000068898

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties are tasks you will carry out are:

  • Provide high quality customer service to our customers through the professional breakdown and preparation of beef, lamb, pork and value added products;
  • Assist wider butchery team as and when required, including packing, pricing, preparation and the maintenance of displays;
  • Speak to customers to determine their needs and provide advice on suitable cuts, preparation methods and cooking times;
  • Ensure excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained at all times.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Butcher Standards Level 2 Qualification
  • FDQ Level 2 Award in Food Safety
  • FDQ Level 2 Award in Health & Safety
  • FDQ Level 2 Award in Knife Skills
  • Level 1 / 2 Functional skills in English and maths if required

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

As part of the apprenticeship you will be offered a permanent contract in our Farm Shop Team.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Patience, Genuine interest in food, Comfortable handling meat

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Desired

Things to consider

It is hard work and can be physically demanding. In the winter it is a cold environment to work in, but if you are motivated you will not be too affected by this. Butchery is a skills shortage so if you are proficient and qualified you can earn a good living.

About the employer

The Devonshire Group is a collection business and charities led by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, across several sites in the UK and Ireland. From Chatsworth House in Derbyshire to the Bolton Abbey Estate in North Yorkshire and Lismore Castle in Ireland, we make up fabulous mixture of working contexts. We are over 1200 colleagues working in offices, kitchens, archives, warehouses, moorlands and more.

Employer

CHATSWORTH ESTATE TRADING LIMITED

Address

Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop

Pilsley

Bakewell

DE45 1UF

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Training

Training provider

MEAT EAST ANGLIA TRADES (IPSWICH) LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Butcher

Level 2 (GCSE)

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