Butcher
Job Description
On the hunt for your next step? New World Mt Albert is looking for a Butcher who's keen to learn and grow. Maybe you've just finished your apprenticeship and you're ready for what comes next, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a hands-on role for a butcher who loves to learn and wants to broaden their skills, from the finer art of supermarket butchery and value-add, through to leading our apprentice and getting a taste of the commercial side.
About the role
Reporting to the Butchery Manager, you'll be on the tools day to day while developing well beyond the basics. You'll learn value-add and the finer points of supermarket butchery from our experienced Manager, help lead and mentor our apprentice, and start getting into the SAP office side, including an introduction to ordering using data and insights. It's a genuine development role for someone with real aspirations.
What you'll be doing
Breaking down product and preparing a full range of fresh cuts
Learning value-add and the finer art of supermarket butchery from our experienced Manager
Broadening your skills and repertoire across the department
Helping lead and mentor our apprentice
Getting into the SAP office side, with an introduction to ordering using data and insights
Keeping the cabinet full, fresh and well presented, and serving customers at the counter
Following food safety, traceability and cleaning standards at every step
What we're looking for
A qualified butcher (recently qualified welcome) who loves to learn and grow
Aspirations to diversify your skills and take the next step in your career
Keen to pick up value-add and the finer points of supermarket butchery
Open to developing on the commercial side, including SAP, ordering, data and insights
Pride in the craft and in a great-looking cabinet, with strong customer service
A food safety and health & safety mindset
Reliable, physically fit and able to meet the demands of the role
Handy to have: an FSNI Butchery Apprenticeship or trade certificate, Unit Standards 167, 168 and 497, and a clean driver's licence.
What we offer
Package negotiable depending on experience
Real development; learn value-add, the commercial side and leadership from an experienced Manager
A genuine pathway to grow toward 2IC and beyond
A supportive, values-driven team and a store that backs its people
* 2-year-old store with the latest equipment
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