Apprenticeship summary

Butchery is an art form. You will learn all aspects of the butchery trade including how to treat the whole animal with total respect, skill, and precision. Focusing on finding complete value in the whole animal. You will learn about the making and baking of pies and pastries and how to serve customers with a value-added experience.

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Closing date: December 14, 2023

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Wage:

£10,982.40

Total hours per week:

40

Expected duration (weeks):

77

Positions (available):

1

Date posted:

March 15, 2023

Possible start date:

December 20, 2023

Apprenticeship level:

Intermediate

Sharpen and adjust cutting equipment
Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery
Cut, bone and mince pieces of meat
Weigh, wrap and display cuts of meat
Cut and prepare meats to specification for customer’s order
Store meats in refrigerators and freezers at the required temperature
Keep and understand inventory of meat sales
Negotiate with representatives from supply companies to determine order details
Clean equipment and work areas to maintain health and sanitation standards
Understanding and enforcing law enforced points of health and hygiene – HACCP
Working with the public, upholding polite and diligent customer service
Working with till systems
A general understanding of store preparation and chores

Reaseheath Training will be the apprenticeship provider for the Level 2 Butcher apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Day release training
Off-the-job training must make up at least 20% of the apprentice’s contracted hours, over the total duration of the apprentice’s planned training period
This standard apprenticeship may include Functional Skills in maths, English & ICT (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Apprentices must achieve Level 2 Food Safety Award, Level 2 Health & Safety in the Food Supply Chain Award, and Level 2 Knife Skills Award prior to taking the End-Point Assessment.

Progression after this apprenticeship, is to become a fully qualified staff member, with potential progression to study Level 3 Butchery Apprenticeship.

Employer

WHIELDONS BUTCHERS LTD

At Whieldons you will find the best selection of the finest quality Beef, Lamb, Pork and Poultry. We select the best local suppliers, so our product comes from a traceable source where the animals obtain high welfare standards and a healthy balanced diet. With over 60 years of traditional butchery experience we can offer various cuts, trims, and meat preparation demonstrations. In addition to fresh meat we offer a wide range of cooked meats, homemade sausages, freshly made pies and even a range of cheeses and homemade pate. Whieldons offer a friendly and professional service – this is a butcher where each customer is an individual, addressed by their name and their particular preferences known by all the team – just good old-fashioned service in a modern world.

Training

Training Provider:

REASEHEATH COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard:

Butcher (level 2)