Over Farm Market – Counters Assistant - Butchery

Role: Counter Assistant (Butchery)

Location: Over Farm Market

Responsible for: Daily tasks and customers in the farm shop

Reportable to: Shop Duty Manager

Over Farm is a family-owned business, since the early 80’s the family has developed and brought together new innovations to become one of the most diverse farms in the country. Growing from a productive farm, to an ambitious enterprise which incorporates family-run values with fun and customer-focused projects. The business now invites customers to celebrate throughout the year in The Barn, shop locally at The Farm Shop, enjoy the great outdoors with several bespoke events and fly high at our Microlight facilities.

Our team is the most valued asset of our business which is why we invest and support their personal and professional development; this is the key to further progression and our continued success.

Job Purpose and Scope:

The role involves delivering an excellent social experience to our customers whilst working with our highly skilled Butchers to ensure the Butchery are able to showcase our produce.

The role will include;

• Assisting with the preparation of meat products
• Operating relevant machinery safely
• Keeping the Butchery and it's equipment in a clean state, reporting any faults or dangers quickly to the appropriate manager
• Serving customers
• Assisting in areas across the Butchery as and when required
• Replenishing shelves in our Farm Shop.

The ideal candidate will;

• Be motivated to complete tasks well and have a ‘can do’ attitude
• Value working with fresh, local ingredients to produce quality products
• Not be afraid to handle all types of meat, game and poultry
• Be a hard worker who gets the job done quickly and effectively
• Be a team player who is happy to work with their colleagues to do a great job
• Be able to work flexibility, (role will include some weekend working)
• Ensure that the Butchery delivers an outstanding customer experience daily
• Follow systems and processes in order to maintain exceptionally high quality standards
• Have maximum fun whilst offering our customers the best experience.

Person Specification:

Essential

• Possess a very good working knowledge of food hygiene (training can be provided)
• Previous experience of working in a customer facing role within the last year
• Possess a Food hygiene qualification
• Possess excellent customer service skills
• Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Desirable

• Be a 'foodie' who can share their love and passion for food with others
• Possess a good understanding and seasonality of food
• Experience working in one of the large supermarkets
• Proficient with IT and computers

Sound good? Let us tell you more…

The hours?

Our Farm Shop is open Monday to Sunday and we will be happy to discuss your working hours and potential shifts during your interview.

Money? Competitive Pay Rates, staff discount and uniform provided and FUN whilst working guaranteed!

Your first chance to show us what you’re made of will be your application. Send us a your covering letter and CV, telling us exactly why you’re the right person for this role.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

Salary: £10.18-£10.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: OFMCABUT2022