Butchery Apprentice
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Company Howells of Tavistock
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Provider CORNWALL COLLEGE
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Location PL19 0AL
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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-2000062593
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Application Deadline Date 30/11/2026
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Start Date 11/01/2027
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Working week will be discussed at interview, but expect to be working four days a week and this will include working on Saturdays.
Brief Description
Howells of Tavistock are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Butchery Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to receive professional training in essential butchery skills in various areas of the Butchery department, in conjunction with learning skills through attendance at Duchy College Stoke Climsland.
Training to be Provided
You will be working towards a Level 2 Butchery Apprenticeship standard.
You will be required to attend Duchy College Stoke Climsland on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training.
You will receive support from an assessor and an Apprenticeship Advisor.
Future Prospects
This could be the route to long-term, full-time employment within our business, with a view to progressing to front of shop customer serving.
Vacancy Detail
Typical daily tasks will include, but not be limited to:
- Prepare and cut meat to customer and business specifications using safe butchery techniques.
- Assist with the preparation, packing, labelling, and display of meat products.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and health and safety in the workplace.
- Use and care for butchery tools, knives, machinery, and equipment safely.
- Monitor stock levels, rotate stock, and help minimise waste.
- Serve customers professionally, offering product knowledge and excellent customer service.
- Receive, check, and store deliveries in line with food safety procedures.
- Work as part of the team to complete daily production and shop tasks.
Other Information
Reliable travel arrangements do need to be considered to reach location.