Want to learn how to be a butcher in an exciting, creative family business with the opportunity to start a career with one of London’s most exciting, growing retail Butchers? Lidgates is a 165 year old,5th generation award winning London butcher. We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic person to join us as an apprentice. A Butcher apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to earn whilst you learn. As well as your education fees being paid, you will also receive:

A competitive salary
28 Days paid holiday
50% Staff discount
Uniform, Lunch and Equipment
Opportunities to take part in UK best butchery competitions.

Our Apprenticeship is a programme run by a professional training company who visit and monitor the progress every 3 months. You will work 40 hours a week. You’ll complete a recognised industry qualification as well as having the opportunity to attend masterclasses to enhance your learning.
Key duties of your role as an apprentice Butcher will be:
• Learning and understanding full carcass breakdown.
• Meat product development
• Serving customers and understanding retail needs.
• Becoming fully trained is all areas of our business.
• Becoming fully trained in food hygiene
• Helping to maintain a clean working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the team.
• Becoming a member of our growing, positive and successful team.