Butchers Assistant

Parkfoot Garage Ltd-West Malling, United Kingdom

Job Overview

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Daily Operations:

  • Oversee food preparation processes to ensure products meet quality and presentation standards.
  • Manage inventory of ingredients and supplies, and placing orders as needed while minimising waste.
  • Maintain a clear and clean work station ensuring all products are rotated in our storage areas.
  • Take responsibility for all deliveries and ensure they are cleared on arrival.
  • Implement and maintain standard operating procedures for Health and Safety and Food Safety standards.
  • Report all issues with equipment to line Supervisor.
  • Ensure good communication between Parkfoot and our locally sourced products.

2. Customer Service:

  • Maintain a customer first approach, reporting complaints and feedback promptly and professionally.
  • Collaborate with staff to deliver exceptional service and create a welcoming environment.
  • All customers to be greeted in a friendly and professional manner.

3. Food Safety and compliance:

  • Ensure adherence to local health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards.
  • Demonstrate good routines ready for inspections of the premises and equipment to maintain cleanliness and safety.
  • Ensure compliance is completed through our Kelsius system and signed off daily.

4. Marketing and Community Engagement:

  • Support promotional activities, including tasting and be involved community projects.
  • Work with Supervisor to implement marketing campaigns.
  • Build relationships with employees to ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service

Skills

  • Experience or knowledge in food production, particularly butchery or meat preparation
  • Culinary experience or background in restaurant or kitchen environments is desirable
  • Strong understanding of food safety standards and hygiene practices
  • Ability to handle food products with care, demonstrating attention to detail
  • Good organisational skills with the ability to work efficiently under pressure
  • Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to operational procedures
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Hours:
8 hours per day over 7 days either 06.00-14.00 or 11.00-19.00

This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about food preparation and culinary arts to develop their skills within a supportive team environment. After 6 months service and a successful probationary period this role will be considered to take part in our apprenticeship programme.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

  • Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person