We are looking for a friendly, hardworking Butchery Counter Assistant to join our farm shop team. This role involves serving customers on the butchery counter, preparing and packaging high-quality meats, and helping to maintain a clean, welcoming environment.
You’ll play an important part in providing a personal, knowledgeable service to our valued customers.
We rear both beef and lamb on our own working farm, and we take pride in offering full traceability, exceptional quality, and a true farm-to-fork experience.
You’ll be joining us at a particularly exciting time, as we’re about to undergo a major expansion that will see our shop grow significantly in both size and offering. This is a fantastic opportunity to get on board early and be part of shaping the future of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve customers in a polite, professional, and efficient manner
- Prepare, cut, weigh, and pack fresh meat to customer specifications
- Offer advice on cuts of meat, preparation methods, and recipe ideas
- Prepare value-added products
- Contribute to new product ideas
- Ensure the counter and displays are well-stocked, clean, and visually appealing
- Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and health & safety at all times
- Support with receiving deliveries, stock rotation, and stock checks
- Operate equipment (e.g., slicers, scales) safely and effectively
- Assist with setting up and breaking down the counter each day
- Contribute to a friendly, team-focused work environment that reflects the farm shop’s ethos
Key Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience in a butchery, deli, or food retail role
- Basic knowledge of meat cuts and butchery techniques is an advantage
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Physically fit and able to lift moderate weights
- A genuine interest in quality, locally produced food
- Flexibility to work weekends and seasonal shifts
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay
- Staff discount
- On-the-job training and skill development
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to work with high-quality, locally sourced meat, including beef and lamb directly from our working farm
- The chance to be part of an exciting growth phase, with future opportunities as the business expands
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
