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🔪 Roots Butchery Is Hiring – Apply Now!

Roots Butchery is expanding its team and recruiting for multiple positions across retail and production. If you’re skilled, reliable, and passionate about food service or meat processing, we want to hear from you.

Quick facts

Company: Roots Butchery.
Roles: Butcher, Assistant Butcher, Production Operative, Counter Sales, Delivery Driver, Packhouse Staff.
Locations: Multiple stores & production sites (check specific adverts).
Employment type: Full-time, part-time & temporary positions available.

📋 Job Overview

• Butcher / Skilled Butcher: Cutting, deboning, portioning, preparing specialty cuts and maintaining quality standards.
• Assistant Butcher / Production Operative: Support cutting lines, packaging, portion control and basic processing tasks.
• Counter Sales: Serve customers, prepare orders, handle POS transactions and maintain display quality.
• Delivery Driver: Safe delivery of customer orders; must hold appropriate driver’s licence where required.

🧰 Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process meat to company standards and health regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitisation and safe handling in production and retail areas.
• Assist in stock control, portioning and packing customer orders.
• Deliver excellent customer service at the counter and on deliveries.
• Follow safety procedures, wear PPE, and report hazards immediately.

✅ Minimum Requirements

• Valid ID and right to work in the country specified by the vacancy.
• Previous butchery, food production or retail experience preferred (entry-level roles considered).
• Food safety / hygiene certification (advantageous) or willingness to train.
• Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, weekends or public holidays.
• Physical fitness for manual handling tasks; valid driver’s licence for driver roles.

📝 How to Apply

1. Visit Roots Butchery’s official careers page or the specific job advert (insert the live link below).
2. Search for the role (e.g., "Butcher", "Counter Sales") and location you’re interested in.
3. Create an account or sign in, complete the online form and upload your CV and ID.
4. Alternatively, email your CV to the contact address on the advert or drop it off at the store if specified.
5. Keep a copy of your application and note the closing date for follow-up.

🔗 Apply Now: Roots Butchery

💡 Application Tips

• Keep your CV concise — highlight relevant hands-on or retail experience.
• If you have food safety or butchery training, mention it clearly and attach certificates.
• Be honest about availability and physical job requirements.
• Prepare for practical assessments or skills tests for butcher roles.
• Beware of scams — only apply through official Roots Butchery channels or verified partners.

Note

Details vary by advert: locations, shift patterns and required qualifications may differ. Always check the official job posting for exact information and closing dates.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This post is informational only. All hiring, screening and appointments are managed by Roots Butchery and/or their recruitment partners. Apply only via official channels and verify any contact details in the advertised vacancy.