Apprentice Butcher – R & J YORKSHIRE’S FINEST FARMERS AND BUTCHERS LTD (HG4 3RJ)

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A fantastic opportunity to join a family run butchery business who pride themselves on Quality, Consistency and No Compromise. We supply some of the top restaurants in the country from Michelin Stars through to local cafes. Learn from experts in the butchery field who have become Master Craftsmen and will share their wealth of knowledge.

Overview

As an apprentice you will be joining the busy daily routine of the butchery. There will be a diverse range of roles. This will involve playing an active role in different parts of the factory including:

  • Sausage and burger manufacturing
  • Steak portioning
  • Game preparation
  • Boning out of carcasses- beef, pork and lamb
  • Curing and slicing bacon
  • Dicing and mincing trim etc.

About the Employer

We are a family farm and butcher that farms in Nidderdale, with an informal co-op of farmers supplying us from across the Yorkshire Dales, Moors and Vales. Our family has farmed in Yorkshire since the 1850’s. All of our farming is based on a Low and Slow process; Grass fed or free range, and using traditional and contemporary hanging and curing techniques, that help set us apart from your ordinary butcher! We supply some of the best restaurants, pubs and hotels across the country whilst also now offering our amazing product to the home cooks amongst you.

https://www.randjyorkshiresfinest.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Training to be Delivered

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Your training course

Butcher

Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

Your training plan

  • Training will take place one day a week at Printworks Campus of Leeds City College
  • The qualification at the end of training will be the Level 2 Butchery certificate

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Vacancy Details

Vacancy Location

Ripon

Apprenticeship Level

Level 2

Employer Name

R & J Yorkshire's Finest Farmers and Butchers Ltd

Employer Address

WATEREDGE, KIRKBY MALZEARD, RIPON HG4 3RJ

Expected Duration

18 Months

Working Week

Monday to Friday, ideally 5am – 2pm finish (could be flexible with start time due to transport)

Weekly Hours

40

Wage Amount

£13,312 to £23,795.20 a year

Desired Qualifications

Essential qualifications

  • GCSE English (Grade 4) essential
  • GCSE Maths (Grade 4) essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness
  • Can do attitude
  • Adapts well to new situations
  • Practical thinker

Future Prospects

Progression to a permanent position at the end of a successful apprenticeship is highly likely.

Date Posted

2024-10-07

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