Apprentice Butcher Joyce and Lucas

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who wants to pursue butchery as a career choice. You will be trained in all aspects of butchery and work towards and achieve a Level 2 Qualification in Butchery.

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Closing date: 02 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,040.00

  • Working week

    Tuesday to Saturday 7:00am - 4:00pm

    Total hours per week: 36

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    02 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000188264

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will be working with our experienced butchery team learning the following:

  • Serving customers on the counter;
  • How to break up carcass meats down to saleable cuts;
  • Learning the trade of butchery;
  • Cleaning;
  • Estimate saleable yield and predictive costing methods as required for customers.

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?

We're a growing company and someone with the right skills and attitude, can move into a supervisory or management role within the company. Also, an opportunitity to progress onto the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Open mind to learning, Good interpersonal skills

Qualifications

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

About the employer

We are a traditional family butchers and delicatessen.

Employer

Joyce and Lucas

Address

Joyce & Lucas Butchers

78C High Street

Alton

GU34 1EN

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Training

Training provider

MEAT EAST ANGLIA TRADES (IPSWICH) LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Butcher

Level 2 (GCSE)

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