Junior Butcher

We currently have a vacancy for a Junior Butcher to join our store. You will receive first-class training and development in our meat department with one of Ireland's leading retailers.

Main purpose of the role:
Ensure the Meat department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent quality products and services.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

1. A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Previous customer service experience is an advantage
4. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
5. Numerical skill
6. The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi-task under pressure
7. HACCP training is beneficial but not essential

Responsibilities include:

1. Actively live SuperValu brand values - Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative
2. Maintain retail cuts at a high standard in accordance with customer needs
3. Drive sales through ensuring SOPs and store standards are met on a daily basis
4. Merchandise and present department to the highest standard
5. Implement planograms correctly
6. Control stock rotation so that quality and freshness of goods is of the highest standard
7. Manage waste and shrink in the department
8. Ensure continuous improvement in the Meat Department by remaining up to date with new products and initiatives
9. Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions, and builds
10. Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working

During your role, you may be given the opportunity to complete the 2-year Craft Butcher Apprenticeship. This means that whilst you work, you will also work towards your Certificate in Craft Butchery at QQI Level 5 Major Award.