THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET. 

ABOUT THE ROLE
Join our team as a Junior Butcher and play an essential role in providing high-quality cuts of meat to our customers. As a Junior Butcher, you will be responsible for ensuring the freshness, quality, and presentation of our meats while adhering to strict food safety standards. This role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent knife skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional service.

SALARY: £24000 - £26000 + Tronc 
HOURS: Full Time 40 Hours 

RESPONSIBILITIES

FOOD
• To share knowledge of the Farm and what we do when conversing with customers
• To champion the quality of fresh meat in store
• To champion a beautiful display of cuts of meat to a good standard and beautifully merchandised counter & pre pack displays with appropriate POS in line with the store plan-o-gram

SERVICE
• Ensure every customer receives the best possible customer service
• To champion swift, efficient, knowledgeable and engaging Butchery service ensuring compliance to retail standards
OPERATIONS
• Ensuring store standards for hygiene and display are met and maintained
• Opening/closing procedures are completed and all store due diligence
• Demonstrate knife skills and confidently portion poultry and previously deboned meat and full carcase breakdown
• To ensure tight control of stock and minimise waste & loss through strict rotation, date checking and quality checks – forward thinking to avoid issues

NUMBERS
• To drive and improve basket spend of fresh meat by recommending different cuts, upselling and
• fully supporting the planned promotions
• To deliver against budgeted sales
• To follow the lead of the Lead Butcher, working closely with the General Manager and Head Chef
• to utilise product coming towards the end of

SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

• Meat Cutting Proficiency: Expertise in cutting, deboning, and trimming various types of meat precisely and efficiently. 
• Knife Handling: Mastery of using knives and other cutting tools safely and effectively. 
• Knowledge of Meat Quality: Understanding how to assess the quality and freshness of different meats.
• Customer Service: Ability to interact with customers, take orders, and provide recommendations.
• Food Safety: Knowledge of hygiene and safety standards to prevent contamination and ensure safe handling of meat products. 
• Inventory Management: Skills in managing stock, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste. 
• Product Presentation: Ability to display meat attractively to enhance sales and customer appeal. 
• Butchery Techniques: Proficiency in various butchery techniques, including sausage making, curing, and smoking meats.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining
  experiences from day 1.
  • Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a
  charity of their choice.
  • Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
  • Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we
  contribute up to 4.5%.
  • Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
  • Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.