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Job Ref:

51924

Job title:

Butcher

Job type:

Full time

Location:

Johnstownbridge, Enfield, Co Meath

Salary:

On Application

Closing date for applications:

27-04-2026

Job description:

Main purpose of the role:
Ensure the Meat Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provide our customers with excellent quality and products and services.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Craft butchery course is desirable

Numerical skills

Excellent communication skills

Previous customer service experience is an advantage

The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure

A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers

HACCP training is beneficial but not essential.

Main duties:

Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based

Maintain retail cuts at a high standard in accordance with customer needs

Drive sales through ensuring SOPs and store standards are met on a daily basis

Merchandise and present department to the highest standard

Implement planograms correctly

Control stock rotation so that quality and freshness of goods is of the highest standard

Manage waste and shrink in the department

Ensure continuous improvement in the Meat Department by remaining up to date with new products and initiatives

Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions and builds

Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.

About the locality:

O`Neill`s Centra is a family run store in the village of Johnstownbridge, outside Enfield, in Co Meath.

We are now seeking an experienced Senior Butcher / Qualified Butcher to join our team and play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Retail butchery, meat cutting, boning, trimming, and portion control

Preparation and presentation of fresh Irish meat to the highest standards

Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards

Support management across a two-shop operation, maintaining consistency and quality

Lead and support team members on the shop floor

Contribute to product development, value-added meat products, and seasonal ranges

Deliver excellent customer service in a retail food environment

The Ideal Candidate

3-5+ years` experience as a Senior Butcher / Qualified Butcher / Meat Cutter

Strong knowledge of traditional butchery and Irish meat provenance

Experience in a retail butcher or food service environment

Interest in innovation and modern food trends

Reliable, professional, and quality-focused

Ability to work as part of a team and support junior staff

What We Offer

€40,000- €50,000 (negotiable, depending on experience)

Full-time position

20 days annual leave

No Sunday work

No Bank Holiday Mondays

Please note that the start and finish times stated are only an approximate

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