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Butcher

Buttercross Butchers Ltd
Market Drayton Full-time
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Job Summary
Seasonal Butcher – Turkey Processing

Location: Buttercross Butchers, Market Drayton

Contract: Seasonal (with potential for permanent full\-time employment)Hours: 30 \- 45 hours per week

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are looking for an experienced and skilled butcher to join our team for a busy seasonal production period.

The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing high\-quality turkey steaks for our turkey roulade production. Accuracy, consistency, and efficiency are essential, as the role involves cutting approximately 2,500 turkey steaks per day to a high standard.

You will work closely with our Butchery Manager and alongside two part\-time butchers as part of a supportive and experienced team.

Responsibilities

\- Accurately cut turkey steaks to specification for turkey roulade production.

\- Maintain consistent product quality and presentation standards.

\- Work efficiently to achieve daily production targets.

\- Follow all food safety, hygiene, and health \& safety procedures.

\- Assist with general butchery and production tasks as required.

\- Work collaboratively with the wider butchery team.

About You

\- Previous butchery experience is essential.

\- Strong knife skills and the ability to work accurately at pace.

\- Experience with poultry processing would be advantageous.

\- Reliable, hardworking, and able to work as part of a team.

\- Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and food safety.

What we Offer

\- Competitive rate of pay.

\- Supportive and professional working environment.

\- Opportunity to work with an experienced butchery team.

\- Potential for the seasonal position to develop into a permanent full\-time role for the right candidate

Pay: £12\.71\-£16\.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

  • Free parking

  • On\-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Market Drayton, Staffordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
  • butchery: 2 years (required)
Language:
  • English (required)
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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