Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods. Kepak St. Merryn in Bodmin has combined beef and lamb processing and packing facilities. We offer beef products ranging from retail ready cuts for butchers’ counters to branded packaged meat, all as part of our service; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance. What you'll do at workKnife Sharpening – Learning correct methods on how to sharpen a knife.Trimming bones – Trimming meat off of bones.Trimming trim to correct VLs (Visual Lean) – Learning about VLs and the importance ofproducing trim to customer specs.Trimming Primals (large pieces of meat) - Learn to trim primals to spec with a trainer at alltimes. Food Quality Safety, Health & Safety – Learn all aspects of Food Safety and Health andSafety within the meat processing industry.RequirementsEssential qualificationsGCSE in:English (grade 3)Maths (grade 3)Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.SkillsCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitnessLevel 2 Butcher Apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UKBenefitsSubsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch31 days annual leave per year (after probation)Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.Hamper at Christmas for all employees.Company PensionEmployee 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 - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.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. Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employeesBike 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!
Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods.
Kepak St. Merryn in Bodmin has combined beef and lamb processing and packing facilities. We offer beef products ranging from retail ready cuts for butchers’ counters to branded packaged meat, all as part of our service; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.
What you'll do at work
- Knife Sharpening – Learning correct methods on how to sharpen a knife.
- Trimming bones – Trimming meat off of bones.
- Trimming trim to correct VLs (Visual Lean) – Learning about VLs and the importance of
producing trim to customer specs. - Trimming Primals (large pieces of meat) - Learn to trim primals to spec with a trainer at all
times. - Food Quality Safety, Health & Safety – Learn all aspects of Food Safety and Health and
- Safety within the meat processing industry.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3)
- Maths (grade 3)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK
Benefits
Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch
31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
Hamper at Christmas for all employees.
Company Pension
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 - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
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.
Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
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!
Kepak is one of Europe's leading food producers with 15 manufacturing plants across Ireland and the UK. Meat craft, trusted quality and excellent service are the pillars of our proud heritage. Sustainability and animal welfare keep us grounded in the presence of nature and our communities. Innovation and inspirational nutrition drive our business to develop and grow.
Kepak is one of Europe's leading food producers with 15 manufacturing plants across Ireland and the UK. Meat craft, trusted quality and excellent service are the pillars of our proud heritage. Sustainability and animal welfare keep us grounded in the presence of nature and our communities. Innovation and inspirational nutrition drive our business to develop and grow.
