Butcher / Apprentice Butcher

Job Title: Butcher / Apprentice Butcher Location: Pontefract Salary: Depending on experience Job Type: Full time, permanent – 40 hours per week Farmer Copleys is a Yorkshire based, award winning, diversified farm business offering a busy cafe, on site bakery, farm shop, production kitchen, Dessert parlour, private function hire facilities and outside seasonal events. Our busy farm shop is open daily and offers a range of great tasting locally sourced items from a full butchery and deli offer, to fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables, home-made bakes and all the other treats and delights that taste so great. Superb home-made jams and preserves, sauces, dips, oils and every accompaniment you can imagine. We have our own home-made gelato, in-house bees and even gift items for that last-minute present or treat. We are looking for someone who knows their stuff or willing to learn and can make a real impression, whilst playing their part in the day to day running of the Butchery. This job will suit and individual who really has a passion and appreciation for top quality meat and butchering with the drive to personalise and make a name for this department. For the Butcher role we are looking for: * A proven experienced retail butcher with experience in all aspects of butchery, knife skills and counter work. * A keen eye for detail and creativity for producing the most attractive product displays * Ability to manage deliveries and transfers for our café use. * Excellent and professional customer service skills; which include dealing with enquires, queries and resolving complaints - Our customers are our priority. * The ability to drive sales through promotional ideas and creativity to bring seasonal offers/ideas * A perfectionist when it comes to hygiene and presentation * A real passion for meat! The successful candidate will be/possess: * A friendly, enthusiastic and personable individual. * Flexibility on days to work - every other weekend rota * Excellent interpersonal & organisational skills. * Smart in appearance with high standards * Experience within a retail environment (preferably 5yrs plus experience is desirable due to product range) * Hardworking, honest, reliable and passionate about their work * Have sound knowledge of Hygiene, Health and Safety. * Ability to safely lift, carry, and move meat products weighing up to 25-30 kg For the Apprentice Role we are looking for the following: As an Apprentice Butcher, you will learn every aspect of the trade, including: * Preparing, cutting, and presenting meat to a high standard * Maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety practices * Serving customers with confidence and excellent service * Understanding different cuts, techniques, and product knowledge * Working as part of a supportive, hands-on team No previous experience is required - just a genuine interest in butchery, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. What We Offer: * Full training delivered by experienced butchers * A recognised qualification in butchery * Real progression opportunities within the business * Competitive apprentice wage * A positive, encouraging work environment About You: * Enthusiastic and reliable * Keen to learn practical skills * Good attention to detail * Friendly and comfortable speaking with customers * Able to work in a fast-paced environment Benefits for both roles: Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme Staff Discount (25%) Flexible hours/shifts Health & wellbeing programme (after 12m service) On-site parking Please attach both a CV and also a Cover Letter to specify which role you’re applying for. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Meat Cutter, Meat Clerk, Meat Trimmer, Slaughterman, Blockman, Meat Specialist, Butchery Manager, Meat Department Manager, Junior Butcher, Apprentice Meat Cutter, may also be considered for this role