Slaughter Operative – Entry Level | Portlethen

Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

We are now recruiting for entry level Slaughter Operatives interesting in starting their career with us.

Starting pay rate: £11.44/h

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 40-45hrs/week, 6am start

About the role:

• Learn the key principles of abattoir.
• Learn and identify different parts/by-products/cuts/joints of red meat.
• Carry out slaughter, breakdown, boning, filetting and trimming of red meat.
• Learn principles of processing red meat casrcases and by-products.
• Prepare tools and equipment for use.
• Sharpen and maintain cutting tools.
• Understand and maintain product quality.
• Learn and apply food safety and hygiene standards.
• Learn and apply health and safety standards.
• Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder.

• No previous experience in slaughter and/or knife skills required

• Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork
• Passion for Food at forefront of day-to-day performance
• Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals
• Responsibility for positive contribution to business
• Team Work across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile
• Able to work in warm environment
• Manual handling ability and awareness
• Flexibility to meet daily production targets
• Consistent approach and strong work ethic
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• Adaptable to change and production demand
• Ability to work effectively and confidently under pressure
• Commitment to good practice and quality products
• Communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels

• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
• 25% Discount in our Butcher Shop
• Opportunity to earn a performance Bonus
• Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch
• Discounts in well known retailers
• Values awards program
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Training and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension plans
• Life assurance