Butchery Apprenticeship Shukers Farm Shop

We are looking for an apprentice butcher. Our shop is very busy and fast passed, we feel this would set a young person learning a new skill up for life with qualities that will make you very employable. We will teach all aspects of the butchery trade, Including boning out animals, cutting high quality cuts and serving customers.

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Closing date: 30 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,158.72

    Wages to be discussed at interview stage.

    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

    Shifts to be discussed at interview.

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Jul 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000183882

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  •  Serving customers
  •  Learning the butchery skill
  •  Stock rotation
  •  Heath and safety (haccap)
  •  Using machinery associated with butchery
  •  Knife skills
  •  Customer service skills
  •  Quality control
  •  Cleaning

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?

  • You will finish your course with a qualification in butchery learnt in a busy environment, which would enable you to get a job in most butchers
  • A successful candidate will have a full-time position offered to them after passing the course. Hours will be subject to the needs of the business

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

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

About the employer

We are a small family run butchers with a great and hardworking team off staff, we are lucky enough to have a busy shop and are excited to welcome new team members.

Employer

Shukers Farm Shop

Address

THORNFIELDS

LEEK ROAD

WESTON COYNEY

ST3 5BE

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Training

Training provider

REASEHEATH COLLEGE

Contact

Luke Shuker

Lukeshuker@googlemail.com

07840252155

Apprenticeship standard

Butcher

Level 2 (GCSE)

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