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Apprentice - Butcher

Mr W Dutton · Tarporley · posted 22 April 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Butcher (level 2)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

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  • Cutting & Preparation of meat from primal cuts to sub-primal cuts.
  • Topping up shop counters to include prepacked multi-deck, pies, and the dairy section.
  • Serving customers.
  • Assist in washing and cleaning of equipment and maintaining a high standard of hygiene throughout.
  • Assist in the bakery sec on, preparing and
    cooking products
  • Assist in preparing products for the counter
  • Vac packing and wrapping of products.
  • Manual handling - taking delivery of boxed products, lifting and carrying.
  • Handling of sharp tools, operating various equipment, e.g., mincers, slicing machines,weigh scales, tills, card machines.

Where it leads

As a business, we would aim to successfully train an apprentice in all aspects of Butchery and retail, so that we would be able to consider offering a position within the team upon completion of the course.

About Mr W Dutton

Dutton’s Butchers is a thriving family-run business
close to Chester, looking for an apprentice to join our team to progress their career in butchery. The suitable candidate needs to be reliable, enthusiastic, have attention to detail and enjoy working with the general public, be able to work as a proactive member of our small team and have an adaptable, can do approach to work.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsPresentation skillsCreativePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English, Maths (grade 4 / C and above) — desired

Where you'll work

  • 4 CHURCH STREET, KELSALL, TARPORLEY, CW6 0QG

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