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Butcher apprentice

Great Cornish Food Store LTD · Truro · posted 25 June 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Butcher (level 2)
Starts
5 October 2026
Closing date
31 August 2026
Positions
1

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You will be working for a medium-sized employee-owned Cornish Food Retailer as part of our Butchery Team. We are extremely proud of our butchery counter; we take care to source only the best local produce. We have a strong reputation for high quality and exceptional customer service.  In the store, we also have a kitchen that produces food from scratch for the in-store café and deli counter, which also uses ingredients supplied by the butchery counter.

The job role will include the following key responsibilities:

  • Assist in preparing and presenting fresh meat to the highest standards
  • Learn traditional and modern butchery techniques under expert guidance following a daily prep list and assisting the team
  • Provide excellent customer service, ensuring every customer feels valued and informed
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic working environment in line with food safety standards
  • Support the team with stock rotation, merchandising, cleaning, waste management and daily operational tasks

Your training

  • You will be working towards a Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship standard
  • You will also receive Food Safety and Allergen training
  • You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an Apprenticeship Advisor

You will be required to attend Duchy Stoke Climsland on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training.

Where it leads

Following the successful completion of the Butchery Apprenticeship programme, there will be an opportunity to progress as a Junior Butcher within the Butchery team.

Opportunity to grow within an employee-owned business where your voice matters.

About Great Cornish Food Store LTD

We are an employee-owned Cornish Food Retailer, based in Truro, Cornwall. We are passionate about delivering exceptional fresh food and outstanding customer service. We showcase entirely local food and drink sourced from over 200 suppliers across Cornwall and some from Devon. Our team takes pride in working collaboratively, sharing knowledge, and creating a positive environment where everyone has a voice.

Things to consider

  • Our store and offices are located right beside Waitrose at Tregurra Park on the eastern side of Truro. There is free car parking at the Great Cornish Food Store.

What we're looking for:

  • A positive, proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.
  • Strong communication skills and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.
  • Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
  • Be prepared for a combination of work-based and classroom learning.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 3) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 3) — essential
  • GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • TREGURRA PARK, NEWQUAY ROAD, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR1 1RH

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