An ambitious Butcher who is willing to listen and keen to learn the art of good butchery. Maxine not only has experience of preparing retail cuts for individual customers but also for occasions such as weddings, functions and parties. She is an expert at using her butchery skills to take a business forward, and has a track record of helping her employers to reach sales targets and increase profitability. In her current role she processes and sells all types of meat, poultry, game and seafood. Aside from this she also prepares orders to a customer’s precise specifications. Possessing first rate communication skills allows her to build first name relationships with regular customers. She goes out of her way to understanding their needs and gives them the best of everything. Right now she is looking to join an exciting and expanding business as it continues to grow.
Responsible for the smooth running of the butchery.
Greeting customers face to face, taking orders from them and giving them exactly what they want.
In quiet periods carrying out cleaning duties.
Making sure that the store is always clean and presentable.
Driving a van to deliver meat to individual customers and retailers.
Overseeing the stock of meat in the store and notifying the Store Manager when it starts to run low.
Dealing with customers who want refunds or are making complaints.
Preparing and weighing meat for customers.
Hanging meat in an attractive way.
Giving customers tips on how to cook the meat they have just bought.
Ordering more meat from suppliers and wholesalers.
Using the cash register to total up sales and present a bill to the customer.
Maximising customer interaction at every opportunity.
Have a clean full driving license.
Previous experience in catering butchery.
Able to work on their own initiative or within a team.
Punctual and always on time.
Excellent manual dexterity and hand to eye control.
Physically fit and able to remain standing long periods of time.
Willing to undergo a trial or probationary period with any potential employer.
Passionate about the welfare of animals.
Open to negotiating a rate of pay that is acceptable to both parties.
Possessing a lot of energy and confidence.