Apprentice Butcher Jobs
About the Job
Tasman Butchers supports and encourages the growth and development of the butchery trade by developing the best apprentices in a ‘traditional’ butcher shop environment. All of our meat is prepared from full-bodies, enabling our apprentices to gain full exposure of the end-to-end process of butchery.
You read right... we want to grow our own butchers to be the best leaders in the trade.
What does an apprenticeship with Tasman Butchers look like?
As an Apprentice Butcher at Tasman Butchers, we will support you through completing an apprenticeship in Retail Butchering to help you gain the nationally recognised trade’s qualification in a Certificate 3 – Retail Meat Processing (Retail Butcher). We will fund your training, as well as provide you with the support and knowledge you need to succeed. You will work alongside our highly experienced butchers, who are some of the best in the business.
The apprenticeship can take up to 4 years to complete, however with dedication, commitment, and competency it can be completed in a shorter time period.
Why do an apprenticeship with Tasman Butchers?
- We fund your training.
- We pay above award rates of pay.
- We supply your starter kit which includes your knives, steel, pouch, belt and personal protective equipment (PPE); including a metal mesh glove and apron.
- We offer full-time stable employment whilst you undertake your apprenticeship or offer a part-time apprenticeship, whilst still completing your school studies.
- Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you receive a nationally recognised trade’s qualification ‘Certificate 3 – Retail Meat Processing’ (Retail Butcher).
- Career path opportunities exist within the business into roles such as lead butcher, store management and head office positions.
What are we looking for from you?
- Commitment and reliability. As with attaining any qualification, you need to be committed to learning and apply yourself.
- A passion for food and customer service.
- The ability to work in a highly physical and cold store environment - it's not for the faint hearted!
Highlights of working for Tasman Butchers
- Flexible working rosters.
- Above award rates of pay.
- 10% discount on all in-store purchases.
- Career development and progression for high performers.
- Multiple stores with re-location opportunities.