Job Title: Butcher
Company: West Scottish Lamb Ltd.
Location: Carlisle, UK
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities:
Skills & Qualifications:
Knowledge of butchery techniques for lamb (deboning, portioning, trimming).
Education & Certifications:
Company: West Scottish Lamb Ltd.
Location: Carlisle, UK
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
- Process lamb and other meat products according to industry standards and customer specifications.
- Maintain the quality and reputation of West Scottish Lamb’s premium products.
- Ensure adherence to hygiene, food safety, and workplace safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform slaughterhouse duties, including cutting, trimming, and processing lamb carcasses.
- Break down whole carcasses into primal, sub-primal, and retail cuts.
- Debone, portion, and prepare meat for wholesale, retail, or further processing.
- Inspect meat for quality, freshness, and adherence to food safety guidelines.
- Maintain consistency in cutting techniques and product presentation.
- Sanitise equipment, knives, and work areas according to company policies.
- Ensure compliance with Food Standards Agency (FSA) regulations and workplace safety procedures.
- Monitor and manage meat inventory, rotating stock to avoid spoilage.
- Assist with ordering and maintain efficient stock levels.
- Minimise waste through efficient use of products.
- Collaborate with butchers, staff, and management to ensure smooth production.
- Report equipment malfunctions or quality concerns to the slaughterhouse manager.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Prior experience as a butcher, preferably in lamb or red meat processing.
- Experience in a slaughterhouse or meat processing facility is advantageous.
- Excellent knife handling and meat cutting skills.
Knowledge of butchery techniques for lamb (deboning, portioning, trimming).
- Strong understanding of meat safety and hygiene practices.
- Ability to work in cold environments and lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs).
- Comfortable handling raw meat products and working with sharp tools in a fast-paced environment.
Education & Certifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Certification in food safety and hygiene (HACCP) is beneficial.
- Training in proper slaughter techniques and animal handling is a plus.
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- Experience
- Required
- Employment
- Full-time
- Schedule
- Monday to Friday 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Salary
- £35,000 – £40,000 yearly
Kingstown Industrial Estate, CA3 0EH, Carlisle
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West Scottish Lamb Ltd., based in Carlisle, specialises in processing premium Scottish lamb. Committed to quality, sustainability, and ethical sourcing, we deliver top-grade lamb products while upholding the highest standards in food safety
David BurtonActive 14 hours ago