Tasman Butchers supports and encourages the growth and development of the butchery trade by developing the best apprentices in a 'traditional' butcher shop environment. All of our meat is prepared from full-bodies, enabling our apprentices to gain full exposure of the end-to-end process of butchery.
**What does an apprenticeship with Tasman Butchers look like?**:
As an apprentice at Tasman Butchers, we will support you through completing an apprenticeship in Retail Butchering to help you gain the nationally recognised trade's qualification - Certificate 3 - Retail Meat Processing (Retail Butcher). We will fund your training, as well as provide you with the support and knowledge you need to succeed. You will work alongside our store managers and butchers, who are some of the best in the business.
The apprenticeship itself can take up to 4 years to complete, however with dedication and commitment, it can be completed in a much shorter time period.
**Why do an apprenticeship with Tasman Butchers?**:
- we fund your training
- we pay above award rates of pay
- we fund and provide your starter kit which includes your knives, steel, pouch, belt and personal protective equipment; including a metal mesh glove and apron
- we offer fulltime stable employment whilst you undertake your apprenticeship or offer a part-time apprenticeship, whilst still completing your school studies
- upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will receive a nationally recognised trade's qualification 'Certificate 3 - Retail Meat Processing' (Retail Butcher)
- career path opportunities exist within the business into roles such as lead butcher, store management and head office positions
**What are we looking for from you?**:
- a passion for food and customer service