Apprentice Butcher PASTURE FARM FOODS LTD

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team at Pasture Farm Foods, who want to learn new things and be taught skills. You will also learn full butchery skills throughout the apprenticeship scheme.

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,355.20

    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 Saturday 6:30am - 3:00pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm

    Total hours per week: 45

    (the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    30 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000150432

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assisting the butchers setting up the counters and displays;
  • Making products for the shop;
  • Helping put customers orders together and serving;
  • Learning how to sharpen knives, trim & cut down meat, then move onto more specialist butchery.

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?

To work as a qualified butcher in our shop, to go onto possibly managing the shop or you could go down the route of the wholesale & work in our EEC cutting plant.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working

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 have a large retail shop open to the public & a EEC cutting plant along with two websites www.meat2u.net for local deliveries & www.justmeats.co.uk for nation deliveries.

Employer

PASTURE FARM FOODS LTD

Address

UNIT 6-8

WHITEWALLS CLOSE

COLNE

BB8 8LE

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Training

Training provider

MEAT EAST ANGLIA TRADES (IPSWICH) LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Butcher

Level 2 (GCSE)

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