Market Street Butcher

Market Street Butcher (Bridge Staffing Agency Placement)

Position: Market Street Butcher

Location: Northwick Road, Canvey Island

Contract Type: Temporary / Agency Placement (Permanent listing via Morrisons: 36.75 Hours per week)

Pay Rate: Competitive hourly salary + Agency Benefits

Shift Pattern: Fully Flexible (6:00 AM – 7:00 PM)

About the Role

Are you an experienced butcher with professional skills behind the counter or in a commercial kitchen? Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is partnering with Market Street to source skilled, reliable temporary talent for their fresh butchers counter.

In this role, you will act as the face of the fresh meat department, ensuring top-tier product availability, striking displays, and exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Expert Preparation: Cut, bone, trim, mince, dice, steak, flavor, and wrap meat primals to strict company specifications using appropriate equipment (knives, saws, mincing machines).

• Customer Service: Deliver warm, friendly, and engaging service—tailoring cuts to specific customer and online-order requests while showcasing traditional butchery skills.

• Merchandising & Quality: Maintain attractive, fresh, and high-quality food displays throughout the trading day to drive sales and ensure food safety standards.

• Cross-Counter Support: Work flexibly across other fresh counters on Market Street when required to ensure complete customer satisfaction.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Proven butchery or professional knife skills/experience (retail counter or professional kitchen background).

• Personality: Naturally helpful, friendly, and enthusiastic about meeting new people and going the extra mile.

• Work Ethic: Enjoy working in a fast-paced, active, and varied retail environment using your own initiative.

• Safety Mindset: Capable of handling professional equipment safely while maintaining rigorous health and hygiene standards.

Why Work Through Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency?

• Flexible Opportunities: Take control of your schedule with assignments that suit your lifestyle.

• Weekly Pay: Competitive, dependable hourly compensation paid on time, every time.

• Dedicated Support: A dedicated agency consultant to guide you through onboarding, placement management, and career growth.

• Potential for Permanency: Excellent opportunity to showcase your skills for ongoing placements or permanent career pathways within major retail environments.