MORE THAN 100 YEARS OF BUTCHERY EXCELLENCE
10-12 High Street, Forres, Moray IV36 1DB
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We are growing. So we are looking for keen, passionate local people to join our team, with great opportunities for those looking to further their career. Find out more about our current job vacancies at Murdoch Butchers in Forres, Moray below.
About Us
Murdoch Butchers was established 1916 and more than 100 years on we're still going strong! Our dedicated team maintains the standards and reputation of the award-winning meat products and pies we produce.
Our products are available across the North of Scotland from supermarkets and convenience stores to hospitality and retail venues including the House of Bruar and Store House at Foulis. We also send produce all over the UK via our online shop.
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Bakery/Kitchen Assistant (Part-time)
Bakery Production Cook
Vacancy: November 10th, 2025
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Up to 20 hours ( 9am - 1pm (approx) Monday - Friday)
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Rate: 12.21 per hour
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Pro Rata 5.6 weeks per 52 weeks annual leave (inc. bank holidays)
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Paid work trial
We're looking for a cheerful and motivated team-player bakery manufacturing team for batch cooking and preparation of pie fillings, ready meals and other foods. We have a tight team who get involved in all aspects of production to packaging and dispatch, so must be willing to muck in!
Early starts (6am) but we're usually away by 3pm (ish) on a busy day, and weekends off!
Food Production
(Internship: 12 months)
Food Production Internship
Vacancy: November 10th, 2025
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20 to 30 hours (Monday - Friday)
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Rate: NMW (age-based)
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Early starts from 6am!
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28 days annual leave pro-rata - five days per week (inc. bank holidays )
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Paid work trial and full training provided
Join our team as a junior to learn the ropes for a career in commercial food production, catering and processing. Would suit a school leaver, with additional opportunities for qualifications and/or apprenticeship.
(Must be 18 years+) Would suit gap year placement.
Vacancy posted: 13 January 2026
We're looking for a part-time general assistant to join our established bakery/kitchen team to assist with the manufacture and assembly of our range of pastry and fresh produce.
Join an established high-performing team who excel in producing quality produce including World Champion Scotch Pies, a range of meat pastries and other fresh savouries for direct retail and supply to trade.
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Preparation of ingredients and assembly of product components.
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Packaging and labelling of products.
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General production kitchen duties including transfer of ingredients and produce, dealing with deliveries, packaging, dispatch and cleaning etc
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Following general instructions, processes and procedures
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Working to production order deadlines so our customers always receive the freshest produce
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Maintaining strict food safety and general hygiene to meet our EC approval and SALSA standards
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Record keeping
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We are a small team and support everyone across all departments, so at busy times it is expected that everyone will muck in across the business to meet order deadlines.
Monday to Friday from 9am until 1pm (approximately)
Rate: £12.21 over 21yrs, £10.00 per hour 18-21 yrs
Paid work trial
3 month probationary period.
Progression opportunities exist for those seeking a career pathway, overtime shifts may be available at busy times and in other departments.

