Butcher

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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