BUTCHER

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Head Butcher to join our team at Kerala Meat Hut Ltd. The ideal candidate must have strong experience in deboning large animals, including beef and buffalo, as well as processing other types of meat.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the complete meat preparation process, including deboning, cutting, trimming, portioning, packing, and preparing orders within the required production timeframes while maintaining high standards of quality, hygiene, and food safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Deboning: Professionally debone large animals, particularly beef and buffalo, as well as other animals such as lamb, goat, and pork where required.
• Meat Cutting: Cut, trim, portion, and prepare meat according to customer specifications and company requirements.
• Meat Processing: Handle the complete process from carcass breakdown to finished, packed products.
• Packing and Labelling: Ensure all meat products are accurately weighed, packed, labelled, and prepared for dispatch.
• Production Time Management: Complete deboning, cutting, and packing tasks within the allocated timeframes to meet daily production targets and delivery schedules.
• Quality Control: Minimise meat wastage and maximise yield while maintaining consistent product quality and presentation.
• Food Safety and Hygiene: Follow all food safety regulations, hygiene procedures, temperature controls, and safe working practices.
• Equipment Handling: Use knives, saws, and other butchery equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring proper cleaning and maintenance.
• Order Preparation: Ensure customer orders are prepared accurately and ready for dispatch on time.
• Team Leadership: Organise daily butchery tasks, support team members, and ensure production runs smoothly.
• Stock Management: Assist with stock rotation, monitoring meat quality, and maintaining accurate stock handling procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a professional butcher, with substantial experience in deboning large animals such as beef and buffalo.
• Excellent skills in carcass breakdown, deboning, cutting, trimming, and portioning.
• Experience handling and processing different types of meat.
• Ability to complete work efficiently within strict production deadlines.
• Strong understanding of meat yields, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, food safety, and temperature control procedures.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team in a busy meat-processing environment.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A reliable, responsible, and hardworking attitude.

Performance Expectations

The Head Butcher must be capable of completing the full deboning, cutting, and packing process within the company's required production schedule. The candidate must work efficiently without compromising meat quality, food safety, hygiene, or accuracy.

They will be expected to meet agreed daily production targets, maintain consistent cutting standards, minimise wastage, and ensure that all orders are ready for dispatch within the required deadlines.

Working Environment

The role involves working in a busy meat-processing and butchery environment, handling raw meat, using professional butchery equipment, and standing for extended periods. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a chilled environment and following all relevant health and safety procedures.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a highly experienced butcher who can confidently handle large carcasses, work efficiently under time pressure, maintain excellent standards, and take responsibility for the smooth running of the butchery production process.

Pay: £18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Uttoxeter ST14 8LP