Apprentice Butcher

A LAVERACK & SON · York, UK

Salary
£20,800
Level
Level 2
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Closes
14 Nov 2026
Qualification
Level 2 Butcher
Training provider
BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE

About the role

Join Laveracks at Pocklington as an Apprentice Retail Butcher and learn a skilled trade with an established East Yorkshire family business. You will gain hands-on experience preparing, cutting and presenting quality meat products, serving customers and producing added-value products while completing a Level 2 Butcher apprenticeship. Duties include learning to safely use knives and machinery, preparing and presenting meat products to high standards, producing added-value lines, supporting counter displays, serving customers professionally, and learning about different meat cuts and local produce. You will also follow strict food safety and hygiene procedures, receive and store stock correctly, and keep work areas clean and organized. This is a practical, hands-on role in a busy food retail environment, requiring comfort in chilled areas and handling raw meat. The role involves standing for long periods, manual handling, cleaning, early starts, and some Saturday working. Full training, PPE, and supervision will be provided. No prior experience is needed, but a willingness to learn and work safely is essential. On successful completion, progression to a qualified Retail Butcher role is possible, with potential opportunities for senior butcher, supervisor, or management positions. Candidates may also progress to a Level 3 Advanced Butcher apprenticeship.

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English and Maths at grade 3/D or above. Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness.

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