Market Street Butcher

Position: Market Street Butcher

Location: Sidcup (DA14 6BF)

Contract Type: Permanent | Part-Time (36.75 hours per week)

Shift Pattern: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Salary & Package: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Package

Reference: 159443

Closing Date: 30 August 2026

About the Role

As a Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are thrilled to partner with Morrisons to recruit a skilled and customer-focused Market Street Butcher for their store in Sidcup.

Are you a trained butcher or someone with butchery skills from behind a butcher counter or in a professional kitchen? Do you have a flair for boning, cutting, preparing, and flavouring different meats to an impressive standard? If so, we'd love to "meat" you! As a Market Street Butcher, you will be the face of the fresh butchers counter, delivering traditional skills and exceptional service to customers both in-store and online.

(Please note: Applicants must be over the school leaver’s age.)

Key Responsibilities:

Meat Preparation & Butchery: Prepare meat primals for sale to company specifications—including cutting, pricing, weighing, steaking, dicing, mincing, boning, flavouring, and wrapping—using appropriate equipment safely (such as knives, saws, mallets, and mincing machines).
Customer Requirements: Produce custom meat cuts tailored to individual customer requirements, inclusive of online shoppers.
Counter Presentation: Maintain quality, fresh, and attractive food displays throughout the trading day to promote sales and ensure constant product availability.
Customer Experience: Deliver outstanding, friendly service that highlights traditional butchery skills and creates moments that matter.
Cross-Functional Teamwork: Work flexibly across other fresh counters on Market Street to ensure all customer needs are fully catered for.

About You

We are looking for skilled individuals with a passion for traditional craftsmanship, excellent knife skills, and a dedication to putting customers first.

Essential Requirements:

Butchery Skills: Proven butchery or knife skills and experience gained behind a counter or in a professional kitchen.
Approach: A helpful, friendly, and approachable attitude with a passion for going above and beyond.
Work Style: Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment while maintaining strict health and safety standards.
Flexibility: Available to work scheduled shifts across Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with a willingness to support other fresh counters.

Rewards and Benefits

In return for your expert craftsmanship and hard work, our client offers an incredible suite of benefits to support your lifestyle and career:

Generous Leave: 6 weeks of holiday per year (including bank holidays).
Colleague Discounts: 15% discount in Morrisons supermarkets and convenience stores from day one, plus an extra 10% discount card for a friend or family member.
Financial Security: Competitive pension scheme and life assurance.
Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, including access to the Aviva Digital GP and Vita Health services.
Perks: Morrisons MyPerks platform featuring exclusive discounts at high-street retailers, cinemas, and gyms.
Career Growth: Outstanding internal training, development, and career progression pathways.
On-Site Facilities: Subsidised in-store café or shop floor food ranges, plus free parking options.
Family Friendly: Enhanced policies including 26 weeks of maternity and adoption leave, alongside neonatal and fertility leave.

Our Recruitment Process

As your supportive agency partner, we are here to ensure a smooth and accessible application experience:

Application: Submit your details and CV online.
Initial Connection: Our resourcing team will reach out to connect and answer any questions you have about the role.
Interview: Attend an interview (face-to-face or virtual) featuring competency questions mapped against company values.
Offer & Onboarding: Receive quick feedback and comprehensive onboarding support from our resourcing team.