Apprentice Butcher Hingham Butchers

This Apprenticeship is the perfect starting point for an individual who is looking to get into the butchery industry. You will work with a highly reputable and knowledgeable butcher to develop a wide skillset to ensure you can kick start your career in this exciting industry.

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Closing date: 08 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    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

    Tuesday to Saturday. Hours variable, but mainly between 7am and 5pm. (Extra hours to be expected in the lead up to Christmas)

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    11 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    04 Oct 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000203318

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

This Apprenticeship is the perfect starting point for an individual who is looking to get into the butchery industry. You will work with a highly reputable and knowledgeable butcher to develop a wide skillset to ensure you can kick start your career in this exciting industry.

The job will comprise of learning a full range of butchery skills and duties will include:

·        Preparing and cutting carcases

·        Preparing and cutting specific joints/cuts of meat

·        Making sausages/gammons/burgers/ready meals

·        Assisting with counter display/setup/clear down

·        Serving/greeting customers

·        Gathering/packing for deliveries/orders

·        Freezer/fridge stock control

We are looking for a keen individual with good communication skills, an excellent work ethic and a genuine interest in the butchery trade who is willing to listen and learn the art of good butchery and hopefully go on to be an established member of the team.

Saturday working is essential as this is often the busiest day of the week.

We are a non-smoking business and would therefore require a non-smoker.

This will be a great learning environment for an Apprentice looking to master the trade of butchery.

You will be required to attend monthly development workshops at Poultec Trainings Butchery Academy in Mattishall.

The training you will be getting

  • Level 2 Diploma Butchery
  • Level 1 Functional Skills English
  • Level 1 Functional Skills Maths

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

We are looking to recruit someone who will continue their development with us in a full-time role at the end of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Logical, Team working, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Math's (Grade 4) Essential

Things to consider

Due to the nature of the work you will be on your feet most of the day You will be handling knives, machinery and raw meat. This Apprenticeship will include weekend work. Own transport would be ideal, or living within walking distance of the premises.

About the employer

This is a thriving market town butchers shop currently run by the owner who works full time and has over 40 years experience in the butchery trade and an excellent reputation. Alongside him there is a butchery assistant who started as an apprentice and has quickly gained excellent skills and is continuing to improve and take on more responsibility within the business. The shop is busy and can be fast paced, particularly at busy times, such as public holidays and especially Christmas. We pride ourselves on the superb quality of the meat prepared and sod in the shop and our excellent customer service. We are family run and a friendly team with good working relationships.

Employer

Hingham Butchers

Address

40 MARKET PLACE

HINGHAM

NORWICH

NR9 4AF

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Training

Training provider

POULTEC TRAINING LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Butcher

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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