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Butcher

Job ref. JN -042026-20499

Temporary

£14 per hour

East Grinstead

Contract: Full time

Weekly hours: 45

The Best Connection is currently seeking a skilled and reliable Butcher to join a well-established meat production facility based in East Grinstead.

Industry: Food Production

Hours:

  • Tuesday - Saturday
  • 12:00pm - 10:00pm (45 hours per week)
  • 1 hour lunch break

Pay:

  • £14 per hour, however this rate is negotiable depending on relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities of the Butcher:

  • Cutting, trimming, and preparing meat to production standards
  • Boning and processing wholesale cuts into steaks, chops, roasts, and other products
  • Ensuring all products meet strict food safety, quality, and legal standards
  • Working as part of a team to meet production targets and maintain stock levels
  • Supporting production changes and learning new skills as required
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic working environment
  • Debagging and preparing raw materials for processing
  • Defrosting meat in line with company procedures
  • Preparing primal cuts based on order specifications
  • Mincing, dicing, and strip-cutting meat
  • Operating machinery such as band saws and mincers (where trained)
  • Producing items including sausages, burgers, kofta, and meatballs (training provided)
  • Accurately processing and completing orders
  • Using computer systems to print labels
  • Managing waste in line with strict procedures
  • Conducting quality checks on finished products
  • Reporting and resolving any production issues
  • Identifying potential problems with raw materials or finished goods
  • Carrying out cleaning duties throughout all stages of production

Requirements of the Butcher:

  • Previous butchery or meat production experience preferred
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Good teamwork and communication skills
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to a variety of tasks

If you are interested in working in the Food Production Industry then please click the APPLY NOW button.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Crawley
East Grinstead, West Sussex

crawley@thebestconnection.co.uk
01293 515333
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