At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to craft and present top-quality meat products with flair.
- Company: Award-winning farm business in Yorkshire with a vibrant community atmosphere.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 25% staff discount, flexible hours, and a health & wellbeing programme.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for creativity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a busy butchery while sharing your passion for quality meat.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in butchery, excellent customer service, and a keen eye for detail.
The predicted salary is between 25380 - 31020 £ per year.
Location: Pontefract
Salary: Depending on experience
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent - 40 hours per week (Every other weekend off)
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.
We are looking for someone who knows their stuff and can make a real impression, whilst playing their part in the day to day running of the Butchery. This job will suit an 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.
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.
- Excellent and professional customer service skills which include dealing with butchery queries. 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.
About You:
- Enthusiastic and reliable.
- Good attention to detail.
- Friendly and comfortable speaking with customers.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme.
- Staff Discount (25%).
- Flexible hours/shifts.
- Health & wellbeing programme (after 12m service).
- On-site parking.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Meat Cutter, Meat Clerk, Meat Trimmer, Slaughterman, Blockman, Meat Specialist, Butchery Manager, Meat Department Manager, Butcher, may also be considered for this role.
Butcher employer: Farmer Copleys Farm Shop Limited
Farmer Copleys is an exceptional employer located in Pontefract, offering a vibrant work environment that celebrates local produce and community engagement. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide flexible working hours, a generous staff discount, and a health and wellbeing programme after 12 months of service, ensuring our team members feel valued and supported. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering top-quality products and outstanding customer service in a dynamic farm shop setting.
Contact Details:
Farmer Copleys Farm Shop Limited Recruitment Team
