Apprentice Butcher
THOMPSONS FOOD SERVICES LIMITED · Great Yarmouth
- Salary
- Competitive
- Level
- Level 2
- Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Closes
- 17 Oct 2026
- Qualification
- Level 2 Food Safety Awards
- Training provider
- MEAT EAST ANGLIA TRADES (IPSWICH) LIMITED
About the role
As an Apprentice Butcher at Thompsons Food Service Ltd, you will receive comprehensive training in all aspects of butchery. This includes developing essential knife skills, learning to break down full carcasses efficiently, and preparing meat to precise customer specifications. You will also be involved in maintaining a well-stocked and tidy counter display for retail customers and upholding high food hygiene standards, as the company is FSA approved. The apprenticeship will equip you with qualifications such as Level 2 Health & Safety, Knife Skills, First Aid Competency, and Level 2 Food Safety Awards. The role involves teamwork within the butchery and the wider business, and may require working in cold environments, with appropriate PPE provided. Upon successful completion, a full-time position with potential progression to Head of Butchery is offered.
Entry requirements
- GCSE English at C/4 and Maths at C/4. Desired: Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Number skills, Team working, Hard Working.
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