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Apprentice Butcher WOBURN COUNTRY FOODS LTD

We are looking for a hard working, reliable and cheerful apprentice to learn all about sausage & burger production and bacon & gammon curing/slicing. You will also learn full butchery skills throughout the apprenticeship scheme with our catering butchers.

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Closing date: 29 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80 to £19,760.00

    We pay above the National Minimum Wage for apprentices. The rate will depend on age and experience. There are pay incentives for good working standards.

    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

    Monday to Friday 6am to 3pm, working with a small team. There is an hour of breaks, spread across the day. There may be some weekend work during busy times.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    30 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    02 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000071963

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will be working in Production, learning sausage and burger recipes, and how to make the perfect product to fulfil catering and retail orders. 

You will learn our secret dry curing technique and be trained on all machinery required to cure and slice our cured products.

The rest of the day is making stock for the following days.

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?

Management opportunities and to take on more responsibilities in the workplace.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Patience, Reliable, Polite, Interest in meat industry

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

We are a family run business with a cutting plant, production unit and 4 retail outlets. So, there is a lot of scope for someone wanting to learn butchery in a smaller, safe environment.

Employer

WOBURN COUNTRY FOODS LTD

Address

WEST END FARM

WEST END

HAYNES

MK45 3RA

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Training

Training provider

MEAT EAST ANGLIA TRADES (IPSWICH) LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Butcher

Level 2 (GCSE)

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