Butcher

Butcher

Fairfax Meadow is one of the UK's leading catering butchers; with over 40 years experience providing Meat & Poultry to the Pub, Restaurant and Hotel Trade. We are proud of our people and believe they are a key factor for our continued success.

LOCATION:

Enfield – EN3 7TY

ROLE OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE   

The butchery of meat in accordance with the companies’ operating procedures.

SHIFT PATTERN:

         7am – 5pm, 5 from 6 Sunday to Friday. OR 9pm – 5am

SALARY:

         £11.50 - £13.50 per hour (days) or £12.50 – £14.50 per hour (nights) (depending on experience).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To ensure that meat is prepared to the customers’ specification and that the correct product is supplied.

• To be fully aware of each individual customer specification, including the correct raw material, yield required, presentation, packaging and labelling.

• The preparation of the required documentation to comply with ordering procedures.

• To ensure that Hygiene and Health & Safety practices are adhered to at all times.

• To adhere to the companies Hygiene and Health & Safety Rules.

• To ensure that red meat and poultry are not handled at the same time to avoid cross contamination.

• To ensure that raw meat is not handled at the same time as wrapped cooked meats to avoid cross contamination.

• To inform the Assistant Factory Manager of any problems with meats received.

• To inform the Assistant Factory Manager of any defects in equipment.

Ensure:

• All butchery is off the highest standards and in accordance with the customer specifications.
• That all meat used is correct for the job and complies with all traceability procedures and is of the correct origin.
• The completion of own costings on a daily basis identifying any shortfalls in yields and communicating such outcomes to the relevant management.
• That stock is held and rotated in line with requirements of the business and agreed company procedures.
• That total compliance with statutory requirements covering Health and Safety, COSSH, Hygiene etc. is carried out.
• That cleaning procedures are carried out diligently to maintain the good hygiene of the site and practicing the ethos of “clean as you go”.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties allocated by the Manager or other senior company employee.

COMPANY INITIATIVES AND COMPLIANCE 

• To comply with all legal and statutory obligations applicable to the role.
• Support Company Initiatives and demonstrate Company Values at all times.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as required by the Company.
• Take responsibility for the Health and Safety of yourself and others whilst at work and to comply with the Company’s policies and legislation.
• All individuals are expected to maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and participate in appropriate learning and development activities

This is a description of the role as it is presently constituted and is a summary of the main duties but is not exhaustive.  It may be reviewed and/or updated regularly in discussion with the post holder or as organisational focus/needs change.