Job Description

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP  OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING  AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Junior Butcher to join the team at Daylesford Organic in Notting Hill This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills within a premium organic food environment, working with high-quality, ethically sourced meat and learning from experienced butchers.

As a Junior Butcher, you will support the preparation and presentation of fresh, high-quality cuts of meat while helping to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Working closely with the senior butcher team, you will assist with basic meat preparation, stock rotation, merchandising, and maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards throughout the day.

This role is ideal for someone looking to build their knife skills, product knowledge, and confidence within the trade. Alongside your passion for great food and customer service, you will be eager to learn, proactive, and committed to maintaining the high standards that define Daylesford Organic.

HOURS: 40 hours, including weekends.

SALARY: £13.83 per hour plus tronc and paid weekly.

05:30-14:00 & 12:00-20:30 Monday to Saturday, 06:00-18:30 Sunday

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver a warm, friendly, and knowledgeable customer experience, sharing product provenance and farming values while supporting customers with advice and recommendations.

• Support the preparation and presentation of high-quality fresh meat products across both the counter and pre-packed ranges.

• Assist with basic butchery and knife skills, including portioning and preparing meat cuts under the guidance of senior butchers.

• Maintain attractive, well-stocked, and organised displays in line with merchandising and presentation standards.

• Support stock control, rotation, quality checks, and waste reduction to ensure freshness and minimise product loss.

• Help ensure products are prepared and available throughout trading hours, supporting daily production and service needs.

• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, cleanliness, and retail compliance at all times.

• Support opening and closing procedures, due diligence checks, and general day-to-day butchery operations.

• Work collaboratively with the wider retail and kitchen teams to ensure smooth operations and exceptional product quality.

SKILLS ARE REQUIREMENTS

• Some experience in butchery, food preparation, or fresh food retail, or a strong desire to build a career in butchery.

• Developing knife skills with the ability to handle, prepare, and portion meat under supervision, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and quality.

• Basic understanding of food safety, hygiene, health & safety, and retail compliance standards.

• Knowledge of stock rotation, date checking, correct storage, and the importance of maintaining product quality and freshness.

• Interest in Daylesford’s values, including organic farming, sustainability, and ethical food production.

• Genuine curiosity about food provenance, quality ingredients, and seasonal produce.

• Friendly and approachable, with strong customer service skills and the confidence to engage with customers as knowledge grows.

• Strong attention to detail with pride in maintaining clean, organised, and hygienic working standards at all times.

• Positive, hands-on attitude with a willingness to learn, develop, and contribute to a high-performing retail environment.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one.

• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.

• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.

• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.

• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.

• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.