Butchers Shop Assistant


Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: O'KANE MEATS LTD O'Kane Meats are seeking a Butcher’s Shop Assistant to join the team. The role involves serving and speaking with customers, handling cash transactions, and ensuring shelves are stocked and rotated properly. All training will be provided in house. This is a great opportunity learn valuable skills while working in a busy shop.

Responsibilities

  • Cash handling and till operation, processing payments accurately, giving correct change and maintaining cash register balances.
  • Understand store products to answer customer questions and arranging displays to attract sales.
  • Monitor stock levels, replenishing what is needed.
  • Trim, slice, grind, and portion different types of meat accurately and efficiently according to customer or shop specifications.
  • Food Safety and Hygiene, proper sanitation, storage, and handling procedures to maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Ability to work in a team.

Desirable Skills

  • Basic food hygiene.
  • Knowledge of meat cuts.
  • Time keeping skills.

Further Information

The Employer is: O'KANE MEATS LTD JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID
1745514
Job Sector
Food Production,Retailing, Wholesaling and Purchasing
Area
Derry or Londonderry
Location
Claudy
Salary
16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Temporary
Weekly hours
25
Published date
14/11/2025
Closing date
23/12/2025
Worktime
7.45am-5.45pm, days to be confirmed by employer.

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