Butcher

Butcher

Location: Derby
Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Join one of the UK's leading catering butchers

At Fairfax Meadow, we've been supplying premium quality meat and poultry to pubs, restaurants and hotels across the UK for over 50 years. As part of the global Sysco family – one of the world's leading foodservice businesses – we combine the security and opportunities of an international organisation with the friendly, supportive culture of a local business.

We're looking for an experienced Butcher to join our Derby team. If you're passionate about quality craftsmanship, enjoy working as part of a supportive team and are looking for a stable Monday to Friday role with genuine career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Why choose Fairfax Meadow?

At Fairfax Meadow, we're proud to be part of Sysco, one of the world's largest foodservice businesses. That means you'll enjoy the stability and opportunities of a global organisation while working as part of a close-knit team where your contribution is recognised.

What you'll receive:

• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Permanent 45-hour contract
• Competitive salary, paid monthly
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support
• Free tea and coffee
• Free PPE
• Free on-site parking
• Staff Shop – buy our premium products at wholesale prices
• Employee discounts through our benefits platform
• Long service awards
• Employee recognition schemes
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine opportunities for career progression

The role

As a Butcher, you'll play an important role in producing the high-quality products our customers expect. Working as part of our production team, you'll ensure every product is prepared to the highest standards of quality, food safety and presentation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing meat to customer specifications
• Ensuring all products meet our quality standards before packing
• Packing and scanning products ready for distribution
• Following all food safety, hygiene and Health & Safety procedures
• Preventing cross-contamination by following correct working practices
• Reporting any product quality or equipment issues to your Supervisor
• Ensuring stock is correctly rotated
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve daily production targets

About you

You'll be someone who:

• Has previous butchery experience
• Takes pride in producing high-quality work
• Understands the importance of food safety and hygiene
• Works well as part of a team
• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Can work accurately in a fast-paced production environment

Food Hygiene knowledge would be an advantage, although full training will be provided.

Build your career with Fairfax Meadow

Many of our colleagues have built long and successful careers with Fairfax Meadow. We believe in investing in our people, recognising great work and promoting from within whenever we can.

If you're looking for more than just your next job and want to join a business where you'll be valued, supported and given opportunities to develop, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Fairfax Meadow team.

Fairfax Meadow is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Pay: £31,750.00-£37,750.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person