Butcher | Rugby
| Company: | Carnivore FMC |
| Location: | Warwickshire |
| Salary: | £31,799 per annum |
X2 Butcher
Rugby, Warwickshire
£31,799 per annum
40 hours per week – Monday to Saturday (Saturdays on a rota basis)
Hours: 06:00 – 15:00
Due to a increased growth of business we are seeking X2 experienced Butchers to join our existing meat and poultry team in Rugby. Here at Carnivore, we offer a bespoke butchery solution, which can be adapted to suit our clients’ changing needs. All of our meat is completely traceable from field to fork and we offer a wide range of options, including UK Red Tractor Farm Assured, imported, halal, and free range.
We have an immediate requirement for an experienced Butcher, to work in a chilled environment preparing and cutting meat and poultry products for packing to specification, whilst ensuring quality, consistency and traceability procedures and standards are always followed.
Duties will include, but not limited to:
- Completing all tasks set by line manager.
- Prepare meat to customer specification, including boning, tying, grinding, cutting and trimming to make it easier for customers.
- Packing of meat to Company standards.
- Maintain and clean workstations to reduce the risk of food contamination and adhere to food safety guidelines.
- Storing meat appropriately (e.g., hanging meat, cold storage at correct temperature)
- Fulfilment of customer orders.
- Ensure that wastage is minimal, and you work in a cost-efficient manner.
We are looking for applicants with the following skills, attributes, and experience:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience within a butchery role.
- Confident knife skills and knowledge of different cuts of meat.
- Industry recognised qualification.
- Strong organisational, planning and time management abilities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise, multitask and meet deadlines.
- Flexible approach to work.
Benefits:
- Annual pay reviews
- 20 days plus Bank Holidays (increased with length of service up to 33 days)
- Retail Discount membership
- Health Care Cash Plan membership
- Stay informed about market trends, pricing fluctuations, and industry developments related to meat & poultry products.
- Conduct thorough market research to identify new suppliers and emerging opportunities for cost savings and quality improvement.
- Collaborate with the Technical team to establish and maintain strict quality standards for all meat products.
- Work closely with the Rugby and Waltham Cross Teams to optimise stock levels and minimise waste.
- Develop and implement effective inventory control measures to ensure product availability while minimising excess stock.
- Analyse pricing trends and market conditions to recommend pricing adjustments when necessary.
- Liaise regularly with all relevant business functions.
We are looking for applicants with the following skills, attributes, and experience:
- Keen analytical ability & problem-solving skills.
- Have a thorough understanding of the process from demand plan through to despatch, and how Raw Material planning links into this process.
- Strong relationship person, to maximise negotiating leverage.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work to tight deadlines within a dynamic and fast-moving environment.
- Able to work on own initiative & knowing when to seek support / guidance.
- Strong PC skills including MS Excel.
Benefits include:
- Annual pay reviews
- 25 days plus Bank Holidays (increased with length of service up to 33 days)
- Group Personal Pension Plan.
- Retail Discount membership.
- Loyalty Sick Pay.
- Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Death in Service.
- Health Care Cash Plan membership.
- Further company tailored benefits achieved through service and commitment.
This is only a brief outline of the Meat Buyer / Protein Buyer role. For more information or if to apply, please clink on the link. We look forward to hearing from you!
Carnivore FMC Limited is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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