Butcher apprentice
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Company: GREAT CORNISH FOOD STORE LTD
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Location: CORNWALL, TR1 1RH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
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Ref: NAS-2000039322
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Application Deadline Date: 23/07/2026
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Start Date: 05/10/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: You will be working on a rota basis, shift times will vary between 07:30 - 16:00, 08:30 - 17:00 and 08:30 - 16:30.
Brief Description
Great Cornish Good Store are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Level 2 Butcher Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insight into the food industry and learn and develop your knowledge and skills.
Training to be Provided
- You will be working towards a Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship standard
- You will also receive Food Safety and Allergen training
- You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an Apprenticeship Advisor
You will be required to attend Duchy Stoke Climsland on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training.
Future Prospects
Following the successful completion of the Butchery Apprenticeship programme, there will be an opportunity to progress as a Junior Butcher within the Butchery team.
Opportunity to grow within an employee-owned business where your voice matters.
Vacancy Detail
You will be working for a medium-sized employee-owned Cornish Food Retailer as part of our Butchery Team. We are extremely proud of our butchery counter; we take care to source only the best local produce. We have a strong reputation for high quality and exceptional customer service. In the store, we also have a kitchen that produces food from scratch for the in-store café and deli counter, which also uses ingredients supplied by the butchery counter.
The job role will include the following key responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing and presenting fresh meat to the highest standards
- Learn traditional and modern butchery techniques under expert guidance following a daily prep list and assisting the team
- Provide excellent customer service, ensuring every customer feels valued and informed
- Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic working environment in line with food safety standards
- Support the team with stock rotation, merchandising, cleaning, waste management and daily operational tasks
Other Information
- Our store and offices are located right beside Waitrose at Tregurra Park on the eastern side of Truro. There is free car parking at the Great Cornish Food Store.
What we're looking for:
- A positive, proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.
- Strong communication skills and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
- Be prepared for a combination of work-based and classroom learning.