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Butcher

Job Description
Job Title: Experienced Butcher (Catering & Hospitality Supply)
Location: Huyton, Liverpool (On-site) **Relocating to Aintree L9 in the near future
HOURS: Full-time - part time hours negotiable
Type: Permanent
Salary: Starting salary 30k, negotiable up to 50k depending on experience

Our Client:
We are recruiting on behalf of a respected, high-end butchery based in Huyton, Liverpool, supplying premium meat products to the catering and hospitality industry - including top restaurants, hotels, and executive chefs. This is a specialist operation focused on quality, consistency, and bespoke customer service - not a retail/high street role.

About The Role:
As an Experienced Butcher, you will work as part of a skilled team preparing a wide range of meat products to exacting standards. This includes breaking down whole carcasses and crafting premium cuts tailored to client specifications. You will work to tight deadlines in a high-volume environment, ensuring outstanding quality and food safety at all times.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare bespoke meat cuts from whole carcasses (beef, lamb, pork, poultry)
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety (HACCP compliance)
  • Meet specific chef and commercial kitchen requirements accurately and efficiently
  • Minimise waste while managing portion control and yields
  • Support smooth daily operations including stock rotation and prep schedules
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and correct order fulfilment
What We Need from You:
  • 5-7 years of professional butchery experience (preferably in catering or hospitality supply)
  • Proven knife skills and carcass breakdown expertise
  • The ideal candidate will have a background working in a meat plant environment.
  • Strong understanding of meat quality, handling, and presentation
  • Ability to work quickly, cleanly, and accurately under pressure
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Flexibility to work early starts and Saturday mornings
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Food Safety Level 1 or 2 (desirable)
  • HACCP Certification (desirable)
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Butchery (Preferred but not essential)
  • Experience with dry-aged meats, game, or speciality cuts (a plus)
  • Own transport essential due to the start times and location in Huyton, Liverpool (On-site) **Site relocating to Aintree L9 in the near future, successful candidates would need to be able to get to both sites.
What's in It for You:
  • Competitive salary package Starting salary 30k, negotiable up to 50k depending on experience
  • 40 hours per week - Mon - Fri 5am - 1pm & Sat 5am -10.30am - Negotiable for successful candidate
  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Staff discounts on produce
  • Long-term, stable employment in a respected butchery operation
  • Staff discounts
  • Clean, professional working environment
  • Opportunities for progression and skill development
How to Apply:
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Early applications are encouraged - interviews are being arranged immediately. The advert may be removed early due to the volume of applications we are currently receiving so don't delay in applying.

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