Job description

Sterling Meat Company Ltd are looking to recruit a Trainee Butcher /Production Assistant to join their team in Meat Mart Wigan.

If you are an enthusiastic individual with a desire and ambition to learn a highly skilled role and are looking to kick start a new career, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic business with ambitious plans and with the potential to develop your career and become a Skilled Butcher.

Working alongside our team of butchers, the successful candidate must have a strong work ethic, have excellent hand-eye coordination, to ensure the cuts are being made correctly and to the highest standard, a good level of physical fitness and be willing to work in a chilled environment.

To be considered for this role you must be over 18 years to comply with Knife Use and Health and Safety Legislation.

The role:

Meeting, greeting and serving customers and working to an excellent customer service standard.

Operation of electronic till system and labelling machine.

Preparation of fresh meat pre-pack products and maintaining product levels.

Operation of vacuum packing machinery and use of butchery knives.

Ensuring all products are cut to the correct weight, wrapped and properly labelled in compliance with all Food Safety Legislation.

Following and adhering to all Company Policies & Procedures and Health and Safety Standards.

Maintaining a high level of hygiene throughout the butchery department and store.

Assisting in all areas of the store as/when required.

Essential Skills:

Quality minded with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Excellent attitude towards customer service.

Proactive approach to tasks.
Productive and efficient working ability.
Team player.
Excellent timekeeping.
A positive approach to learning and self-development.

Right to work in the UK.

Salary/Benefits

Rate of pay - dependent upon experience/meets minimum wage.

Work-Place Pension Scheme

Staff discount Scheme

28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)

Uniform and PPE provided

Full training provided

If you have what we are looking for and want to work for a Company that returns your loyalty, values your hard work and delivers rewards for your performance, send your application by email with your CV and a cover letter to our HR Dept.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £7.49-£10.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Wigan Meat Mart