Butchery Apprenticeship WHIELDONS BUTCHERS LTD
Butchery is an art form. You will learn all aspects of the butchery trade including how to treat the whole animal with total respect, skill, and precision. Focusing on finding complete value in the whole animal. You will learn about the making and baking of pies and pastries and how to serve customers with a value-added experience.
Closing date: 24 Jul 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
Wages will be discussed at interview stage.
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Working week
Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 1700. Hours will be discussed at interview (some Saturday work will be required).
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
10 Aug 2023
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Date posted
15 Mar 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000144697
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Sharpen and adjust cutting equipment
- Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery
- Cut, bone and mince pieces of meat
- Weigh, wrap and display cuts of meat
- Cut and prepare meats to specification for customer’s order
- Store meats in refrigerators and freezers at the required temperature
- Keep and understand inventory of meat sales
- Negotiate with representatives from supply companies to determine order details
- Clean equipment and work areas to maintain health and sanitation standards
- Understanding and enforcing law enforced points of health and hygiene – HACCP
- Working with the public, upholding polite and diligent customer service
- Working with till systems
- A general understanding of store preparation and chores
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Reaseheath Training will be the apprenticeship provider for the Level 2 Butcher apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Day release training
- Off-the-job training must make up at least 20% of the apprentice’s contracted hours, over the total duration of the apprentice’s planned training period
- This standard apprenticeship may include Functional Skills in maths, English & ICT (if required)
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Apprentices must achieve Level 2 Food Safety Award, Level 2 Health & Safety in the Food Supply Chain Award, and Level 2 Knife Skills Award prior to taking the End-Point Assessment.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Progression after this apprenticeship, is to become a fully qualified staff member, with potential progression to study Level 3 Butchery Apprenticeship.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
WHIELDONS BUTCHERS LTD
http://www.whieldonsbutchers.co.uk/
Address
216
Town Lane
Town Lane Bebington
CH63 8LG
Training
Training provider
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Butcher
Level 2 (GCSE)
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