REPORTING INTO: Production Manager
DEPARTMENT: Phase 1
LOCATION: Derby Site

45 hours per week
Salary of £32,736.60

ROLE OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE

The purpose of the Butcher role is to cut product to meet specifications and pack/scan in a presentable manner ready for distribution. To show a commitment to food safety, legality, quality and integrity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To ensure that meat is prepared to the customers’ specification and that the correct product is supplied.
• To ensure that Hygiene and Health & Safety practices are adhered to at all times.
• To adhere to the companies Hygiene and Health & Safety Rules.
• To ensure that red meat and poultry are not handled at the same time to avoid cross contamination.
• To ensure that raw meat is not handled at the same time as wrapped cooked meats to avoid cross contamination.
• To inform the Production Supervisor of any problems with meats received.
• To inform the Production Supervisor of any defects in equipment.
• Ensure all butchery is of the highest standards and in accordance with the specifications.
• Ensure all meat used is correct for the job.
• Ensure stock is held and rotated in line with requirements of the business and agreed company procedures.

COMPANY INITIATIVES AND COMPLIANCE 

• Take ownership of tasks, bring our best self to work everyday and treat everyone with respect to achieve our mission.
• To comply with all legal and statutory obligations applicable to the role.
• Support Company Initiatives and demonstrate Company Values at all times.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as required by the Company.
• Take responsibility for the Health and Safety of yourself and others whilst at work and to comply with the Company’s policies and legislation.
• All individuals are expected to maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate learning and development activities

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Good knowledge of food hygiene is advantageous; however, full training will be given.
• Previous butchery experience required. 

This is a description of the role as it is presently constituted and is a summary of the main duties but is not exhaustive. It may be reviewed and/or updated regularly in discussion with the post holder or as organisational focus/needs change.