Skilled/Experienced Butcher

Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

We are now recruiting for Skilled/Experienced Butcher Operatives to join our team.

Job Purpose: Responsible for boning, butchering, trimming and finishing red meat for sale and consumption in accordance with client specifications and Company SOP’s.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform boning, butchering, trimming and finishing tasks at line speed
• Participate fully in Lean Manufacturing processes and embrace new methods of working
• Completing assigned tasks in a timely manner to meet daily targets
• Ensure product is of the highest standard, reporting any issues to the Line supervisor immediately
• Be familiar with the daily production plan and work as part of the team to set up the line, complete checks and ensuring materials are ready to use
• Perform all prestart, hygiene and safety checks as instructed
• Maintaining good understanding and knowledge of customer specifications and yields
• Complying with quality specifications and understanding yield values
• Complying with Company’s knife and health and safety rules, including hygiene requirements
• Report all breakages, damages or defaults of equipment immediately to Line Supervisor, only using equipment when safe to do so
• Reporting any accidents or near misses, assisting with investigations as instructed/necessary
• Minimising and reporting of waste appropriately
• Finishing products to the required specifications
• Maintaining and securely storing tools and equipment
• Actively participate in all required company training
• Any other duties as instructed by supervisors/management and within the competency of the post holder

Requirements:
• Competence and significant experience in butchery and/or knife skills essential
• Previous experience working in a high-volume meat processing factory highly beneficial
• Able to work in chilled environment
• Manual handling ability and awareness
• Fluent English, communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels
• Flexibility to meet daily production targets
• Consistent approach and strong work ethic
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• Adaptable to change and production demands
• Passion for food

Benefits:
• Industry training and professional development
• Overtime rate of time and a half applies when you work over 44 hours/week
• Performance Bonus- eligibility after 3 months of continuous service
• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
• 25% Discount in our on site Butcher Shop
• Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn a referral bonus up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.