Farmer Copleys Farm Shop Limited
Featherstone, Yorkshire
Dec 11, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Butcher / Apprentice Butcher Location : Pontefract Salary: Depending on experience Job Type: Full time, permanent 40 hours per week Farmer Copleys is a Yorkshire based, award winning, diversified farm business offering a busy cafe, on site bakery, farm shop, production kitchen, Dessert parlour, private function hire facilities and outside seasonal events. Our busy farm shop is open daily and offers a range of great tasting locally sourced items from a full butchery and deli offer, to fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables, home-made bakes and all the other treats and delights that taste so great. Superb home-made jams and preserves, sauces, dips, oils and every accompaniment you can imagine. We have our own home-made gelato, in-house bees and even gift items for that last-minute present or treat. We are looking for someone who knows their stuff or willing to learn and can make a real impression, whilst playing their part in the day to day running of the Butchery. This job will suit and individual who really has a passion and appreciation for top quality meat and butchering with the drive to personalise and make a name for this department. For the Butcher role we are looking for: A proven experienced retail butcher with experience in all aspects of butchery, knife skills and counter work. A keen eye for detail and creativity for producing the most attractive product displays Ability to manage deliveries and transfers for our café use. Excellent and professional customer service skills; which include dealing with enquires, queries and resolving complaints - Our customers are our priority. The ability to drive sales through promotional ideas and creativity to bring seasonal offers/ideas A perfectionist when it comes to hygiene and presentation A real passion for meat! The successful candidate will be/possess: A friendly, enthusiastic and personable individual. Flexibility on days to work - every other weekend rota Excellent interpersonal & organisational skills. Smart in appearance with high standards Experience within a retail environment (preferably 5yrs plus experience is desirable due to product range) Hardworking, honest, reliable and passionate about their work Have sound knowledge of Hygiene, Health and Safety. Ability to safely lift, carry, and move meat products weighing up to 25-30 kg For the Apprentice Role we are looking for the following: As an Apprentice Butcher, you will learn every aspect of the trade, including: Preparing, cutting, and presenting meat to a high standard Maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety practices Serving customers with confidence and excellent service Understanding different cuts, techniques, and product knowledge Working as part of a supportive, hands-on team No previous experience is required - just a genuine interest in butchery, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. What We Offer: Full training delivered by experienced butchers A recognised qualification in butchery Real progression opportunities within the business Competitive apprentice wage A positive, encouraging work environment About You: Enthusiastic and reliable Keen to learn practical skills Good attention to detail Friendly and comfortable speaking with customers Able to work in a fast-paced environment Benefits for both roles: Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme Staff Discount (25%) Flexible hours/shifts Health & wellbeing programme (after 12m service) On-site parking Please attach both a CV and also a Cover Letter to specify which role you re applying for. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Meat Cutter, Meat Clerk, Meat Trimmer, Slaughterman, Blockman, Meat Specialist, Butchery Manager, Meat Department Manager, Junior Butcher, Apprentice Meat Cutter, may also be considered for this role.