Butchery Apprenticeship CHESHIRE PIE COMPANY LTD
This vacancy will teach you how to butcher meat, prepare for sale and processing into other products. You will also serve customers in the farm shop, including following all health and safety procedures. You will also gain recognised level 2 qualifications.
Closing date: 30 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
Wages to be discussed at interview stage.
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Working week
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm, shifts to be discussed at interview.
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
10 Nov 2023
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Date posted
12 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000153658
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Preperation of meat (lamb, beef and pork)
- Making sausages, burgers and koftas
- Making mixes for products (including pies etc.)
- Packing and displaying of products for sale
- Customer service in the shop
- Stock control
- Health and hygiene responsibilities
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The butchery apprenticeship training will take place 1 day a week at Reaseheath College. This will be 12 to 18 months depending on previous experience.
At the end of this apprenticeship you will achieve an intermediate apprenticeship in Level 2 butchery and 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.
Apprentices without functional skills level 1 or equivalent English and mathematics will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and mathematics prior to taking the end-point assessment.
Progression after achieving the level 2 apprenticeship candidates can progress through to a level 3 advanced apprenticeship in butchery.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
The apprentice will be trained in meat processing and food preperation. The apprentice will be able to take on the role of assistant butcher, shop supervisor or train in other aspects of our business. Externally the role opens up many jobs in the wider food industry.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
CHESHIRE PIE COMPANY LTD
https://www.cheshire-pie.co.uk/
Address
Dagfields Farm
Crewe Road, Walgherton
Nantwich
CW5 7LG
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Butcher
Level 2 (GCSE)
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