Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship

• Knife Sharpening- Learning correct methods on how to sharpen a knife
• Trimming bones- Trimming meat off of bones
• Trimming trim to correct VLs (Visual Lean)- Learning about VLs and the importance of producing trim to customer specs
• Trimming Primals (large pieces of meat)- Learn to trim Primals to spec with a trainer at all times
• Food Quality Safety, Health & Safety- Learn all aspects of Food Safety and Health and Safety within the meat processing industry

• Butcher Level 2
• The apprentice will start learning the basics and will progress learning different skills as they move through the apprenticeship

• Upon successfully completion of this apprenticeship, you may be offered a permanent position

Due to the nature of this role and the requirement to carry out duties within an abattoir, including activities that may require a Certificate of Competence, applications are open to candidates aged 18 and over only.

• Kepak is a industry leading supplier of red meat to companies such as Tesco, M&S, Aldi, McDonalds and many other companies.
• What makes Kepak a great place to work – Kepak stills see’s them selves as a family business even though they employee over 4500 members of staff, constantly training and upskilling giving staff a career by progressing through the company with several members of staff being with the company for over 30 yrs.
• By starting a apprenticeship with Kepak you have the opportunity to learn Basic knife skills through to trimming, breaking carcasses down into primals.