Butcher

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd ,
Grimsby, Lincolnshire

Overview

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Butcher in our County Bridge department within our SPAR Store who likes to have fun working with a team and is passionate about offering excellent service and standards to our customers. We are looking for someone who is motivated, friendly, hands-on and enjoys working in retail. A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is the 44th largest privately owned business in the UK. This forward thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store, and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 280 SPAR stores and employs more than 7,800 people with a turnover of £1.1 billion. Blakemore Retail, which is the retail division of AF Blakemore, has almost 5,500 employees and 280 SPAR stores located across England and Wales, Blakemore Retail is the largest independent convenience store operator in the UK. Job Purpose * The receiving, processing and assembly of products to customer requirements Key Accountabilities * The accurate checking and recording of all goods received and the immediate transfer to the correct temperature controlled storage area * Checking all products for quality * Ensuring all critical control points are monitored in accordance with the company HACCP plan * Adhering to stock rotational procedures at all times * The accurate cutting, packing and labelling of all products * The accurate assembly of customers' orders * Ensuring that all approved methods and systems with regard to food handling / hygiene are adhered to within the department, in order to prevent contamination / spoilage of product * Control of unauthorised personnel within the department Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required * Previous demonstrable experience of compliance with relevant practice and regulations/legalities in relation to meat including health and safety, temperature controls and HACCP essential * Previous experience within a similar role/environment is essential * Knowledge of meat products and the industry is essential * Basic education (numeracy and literacy) is essential * Food Hygiene Certification is preferred * Health and Safety qualification is preferred * Demonstrable presentation skills are a must * Customer focussed and understands the importance of this to the business * Challenges appropriately and identifies areas for improvement * Demonstrates integrity, a strong work ethic and upholds the company values and principles