Experienced Butcher in Newbury

Posted by The Butchers Recruiter

Pay not stated

Newbury · Permanent

There's real skill in turning a whole carcass into premium cuts of meat, and getting the best possible yield without compromising quality. As an Experienced Butcher, you'll put your knife skills to work, producing products that meet exacting customer standards.
 
We're recruiting for a growing specialist meat-processing business in West Berkshire, offering an opportunity to build on your existing butchery experience and develop expertise in a specialist area of the meat industry.
 
If you've developed strong knife skills through beef, lamb, poultry or whole-carcass processing, your experience could be exactly what we're looking for.
 
What's in it for you
  • Permanent, full-time employment with a growing specialist meat-processing business.
  • Monday to Friday working, 40 hours per week.
  • Opportunity to work with premium products.
  • Develop specialist skills in meat preparation and processing.
  • Build on your existing experience across primary and secondary meat processing.
  • Long-term career opportunity within an expanding business.
 
Your responsibilities as an Experienced Butcher
  • Break down whole carcasses, debone, trim and prepare meat to specification.
  • Produce high-quality cuts that meet customer requirements.
  • Maximise meat yield while minimising waste and maintaining product quality.
  • Operate knives and processing equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Maintain food hygiene, safety and traceability standards throughout production.
  • Meet daily production targets without compromising quality or consistency.
 
What we're looking for in an Experienced Butcher
  • Professional butchery experience gained in a meat-processing or production environment.
  • Strong knife skills, including carcass breakdown, deboning and trimming.
  • Experience processing beef, lamb, poultry, venison or other whole-carcass products.
  • Knowledge of food hygiene, safe handling procedures and quality standards.
  • Ability to work to production targets while maintaining accurate cutting specifications.
 
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
 
If you've got the knife skills and want to develop your expertise in a specialist area of the meat industry, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for this Experienced Butcher position!
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