Butchery Apprentice ABP UK

Location

Shrewsbury, Shropshire | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

• Acquire foundational knowledge in butchery principles, meat species, and carcass processing techniques
• Learn and apply craft and knife skills for cutting, boning, trimming, and mincing meat.
• Gain knowledge about the meat sector's history, values, culture, and traditions.
• Collaborate with the team to meet deadlines and productivity targets in a busy environment
• Adhere to health, food safety, and hygiene standards in the butchery environment
• Support stock control, product pricing, quality assurance, and customer expectations

The training you will be getting

As part of completing your apprenticeship you will gain the following qualifications: Level 2 Food Safety Award, Level 2 Health & Safety in the Food Supply Chain Award, and Level 2 Knife Skills Award.

Your training will be completed on site at both our Ellesmere and Shrewsbury sites, creating a well-rounded programme of both knowledge and hands-on learning.

Apprentices without level 1 English and mathematics will need to achieve this level and take the test for level 2 English and mathematics prior to taking the end-point assessment.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

This apprenticeship serves as a stepping stone for your butchery career. Successful completion opens pathways to advanced qualifications and specialised roles within ABP UK. As you continue to grow, explore opportunities in sustainable butchery, retail, or pursue further education in the broader meat industry. Following completion, apprentices are recognised by the Institute of Meat (IoM), enabling them to use the initials M.Inst.M.

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Salary

£19.76k per annum