Job at a glance
More about the role Our fresh counters are a huge part of what makes Market Street special. From preparing primals to delivering customer cuts, our Butchers use skilled craft to serve up top-quality British meat for our local shoppers every day. You’ll bring a proactive approach to the butcher’s counter - handling, cutting, and presenting meat to company specs, helping both in-store and online shoppers get exactly what they need for their meals.
In this role, you’ll be on hand to: Put customers first: Deliver outstanding, friendly service that highlights our fresh products, preparing custom cuts for in-store and online shoppers alike. Prepare quality cuts: Cut, bone, steak, dice, mince, season, and wrap meat primals to exact company specifications using specialist equipment. Maintain vibrant displays: Keep fresh meat counters and pre-packaged displays well-stocked, fresh, and attractive throughout the trading day.
Keep operations safe and smooth: Work safely with specialist tools like knives, saws, and mincing machines, upholding strict health, safety, and hygiene standards. We value your hard work and commitment, and in return, we provide: Generous holiday entitlement 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores from the day you join us Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member Genuine career progression and development opportunities - read more about our Leadership School here Subsidised in-store cafe or shop floor ranges Free parking Competitive pension and life assurance Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits including Aviva Digital GP 'MyPerks' with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more Optional payroll charity donations A range of family-friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave More about you Whether you’re a trained butcher, working behind a counter, or experienced in a professional kitchen, if you care about quality fresh food, we'd love to hear from you.
You'll be the kind of person who: Brings genuine knife and butchery skills: Experienced in cutting, boning, and preparing different meats to a high standard. Enjoys an active, hands-on role: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and confident using butchery equipment safely. Loves helping people: Friendly, approachable, and always happy to use your initiative to support customers and answer product queries.
Works flexibly with the team: Happy to lend a helping hand across other Market Street fresh counters to support store colleagues. Please note: We are only able to recruit individuals who are over school leaver's age . Some of our roles need you to be over 18, due to health and safety requirements.