Role Summary
Butchers prepare meat products for sale, following strict hygiene, safety, and quality standards. They work in various settings such as retail shops, supermarkets, or meat processing plants.
The role involves cutting, boning, trimming, and presenting meat to customer specifications. Apprentices learn knife skills, meat selection, customer service, and stock management.
This apprenticeship is ideal for those interested in food preparation and craftsmanship, offering progression into advanced butchery or meat management roles.
Throughout this course, you will learn:
Meat Preparation
Product Quality
Customer Service
Storage & Packaging
Tool Safety
Industry Knowledge
Select, cut, and prepare meat using a range of techniques.
Maintain product quality, hygiene, and presentation standards.
Serve customers and advise on meat products.
Store, label, and package products correctly.
Work safely using knives and butchery equipment.
Understand meat sourcing, quality control, and sustainability.
Perfect for anyone starting a career as a butcher or working in a food retail environment.