Butcher

 

Tablehurst Farm runs a thriving farm shop in which the butchers' counter is the star attraction. The majority of the meat is from the farm, and all the cutting and processing takes place here in the farm shop. This is a great opportunity to join an established team of butchers working in a traditional environment on a full-time (42.5 hours per week Tuesday to Saturday) basis. Full time working hours to be 8am to 5.30pm with 1 hour for lunch. 

 

The ideal candidate will: 

• Manage the care and storage of meat including correct ageing of carcasses, avoidance of waste and general meat storage. 

• Primary and secondary butchering of all categories of meat and poultry. 

• Ensure meat is in excellent condition when sold, with an adequate shelf life. 

• Work in other areas of the butchery, such as mince and sausage production, preparing orders etc as required. 

• Serve customers and provide them with information about the farm and the meat we sell. 

• Work with colleagues to maintain excellent standards of food hygiene and food safety throughout the butchery. 

• Help to develop new ways to present our meat to customers 

• Participate in events such as workshops and tastings 

• Work collaboratively with all other Tablehurst staff and volunteers 

 

Desired Experience: 

• High level butchery skills honed over several years. 

• A genuine interest in how our animals are reared and in how we farm. 

• Excellent customer service skills. 

 

Job Type: Full Time 

 

Schedule: 

• 8.5-hour day shift over a 5-day week including Saturdays (currently our butchery is closed on Mondays) 

 

Pay 

• To be discussed with the preferred candidate 

 

Benefits: 

• Company pension 

• Farm lunch 

• Employee discount 

• On-site parking 

 

Ability to commute/relocate: 

• Forest Row RH18 5DP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) 

 

Work Location: In person