Level 2 Butchery Apprenticeship

Closing Date for Applications: 29 August 2025
Standard / Level: Level 2
Location: Old Silk Mill, Unit 39a, Chapel Lane Galgate, Lancaster, LA1 0PR
Working for: Westgate Frozen Foods Ltd
Starting Salary: To be discussed at interview stage

Westgate is a family owned and run business established in 1983. We source Local High quality meat and supply all meat cuts and meat products including our award winning sausage & burgers. We deliver to private residences, pubs, restaurants and schools.

Opportunity to learn skills to prepare, cut, and package meat from whole carcasses. Butcher to a high standard in accordance with customer specifications. Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment, while also learning about food safety and regulations. The apprentice butcher will develop skills in using various knives and equipment to process different cuts of meat.

  • Butchery of fresh meat carcasses
  • Production of sausages, kebab and other
  • Packing and Labelling of meat
  • Cutting meat to customer specifications
  • Cleaning and maintaining good food hygiene practices
  • Other responsibilities as needed for the business needs