Catering Butcher

Job Description Swandean Fresh Meats Limited are looking for an experienced butcher to join our busy catering butchery team. This is a hands-on production role for someone who takes pride in the trade, works cleanly and efficiently, and consistently delivers high-quality cuts to spec for catering orders.HoursMonday to Friday:5:00am 11:00am (approx.)Saturday:5:00am until finish (usually 8:009:00am)Key responsibilities & accountabilitiesHigh-standard cutting and preparation across relevant species (including beef, pork and poultry)Portion control and producing cuts to specificationMince and burger preparation (weighing, grinding, mixing and prep as required)Confident, safe use of knives and specialist equipment (e.g., mincers/grinders)Work efficiently in a catering environment, adapting from task to task to meet deadlinesMaintain excellent hygiene and housekeeping, working cleanly and safely at all timesFollow food safety processes including temperature checks, labelling, stock rotation and traceabilityAdhere to food safety standards-HACCP/CCPs maintained, reporting issues to managementThe ideal candidateProven butchery experience (retail, production, catering or food manufacturing)Strong knowledge of cuts and breakdown, with confident knife skillsReliable and punctual (early morning starts are essential)A team player with a positive, can-do attitudeGood attention to detail and ability to follow instructionsPhysically fit for a demanding role (standing for long periods, lifting, repetitive prep)Able to communicate effectively in English for day-to-day teamwork and safetyDesirable (not essential)HACCP trained (advantage, but not essential)Food hygiene qualification / butchery certificate or relevant trainingJob type & payEmployed role (we would also consider self-employed for the right person)Competitive pay rate, dependent on experienceJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-07