Apprentice Butcher Alan R Long Butchers

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team and work towards and achieve a Level 2 Qualification in Butchery. You will be preparing meats for sale, estimate sale-able yield and predictive costing methods as required for customers, plus much more.

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Closing date: 02 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,707.84

    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 8:00am - 4:00pm Tuesday 8:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday 8:00am - 5:00pm Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

    Total hours per week: 39

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    02 Aug 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000188291

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

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

  • Cutting, mincing and preparing meat for sale
  • Ensuring good display skills
  • Weighing
  • Serving 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?

Full-time position within our shop and become a professional butcher.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Willing to work hard

Qualifications

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

About the employer

We are a high street butchers who have been trading since 1977. We take pride in stocking some of the best quality meat available from our Kentish Lamb and pork to our Norfolk barn reared chickens

Employer

Alan R Long Butchers

Address

Alan R Long Butchers

19 High Street

Whitstable

CT5 1AP

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Training

Training provider

MEAT EAST ANGLIA TRADES (IPSWICH) LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Butcher

Level 2 (GCSE)

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