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Apprentice Butcher Stephens Butchers

Butchery Apprenticeship for a busy retail shop in the high street. Learning all aspects of traditional butchery. We have a wealth of experience to learn from gaining skills that will last a lifetime and never leave you without a job.

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Closing date: 16 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,440.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 7.00am - 4.00pm - 40 hours a week with 1 hour lunch break.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    17 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000123195

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Learning all aspects of traditional butchery:

  • Knife skills
  • Whole carcase butchery - beef, pork, lamb, poultry and game
  • Serving in the shop
  • Making pies, pasty's and sausage rolls

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 and 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?

On completion of the apprenticeship, there are management positions available for the right candidate.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Patience, Punctual, Willingness to learn, Can do/good attitude, Friendly

Qualifications

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

Stephens Butchers is a traditional butchers shop based in Glastonbury, Somerset. We sell a multitude of locally sourced, homemade products.

Employer

Stephens Butchers

Address

2 MARKET PLACE

GLASTONBURY

BA6 9HD

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Training

Training provider

MEAT EAST ANGLIA TRADES (IPSWICH) LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Butcher

Level 2 (GCSE)

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