Butcher Apprentice Program

Would you like the opportunity to receive free butchery training free of charge? If you’ve got a diploma, you’ve got options. Read on to find out about Whole Food Markets’ Butcher Apprentice Program.

NAME: Whole Food Markets’ Butcher Apprentice Program

WHAT: Learn the art of butchery as well as culinary skills.

WHERE: Opportunities available in PA & NJ.

PROGRAM/CLASSES: Learn butchery, culinary training, animal welfare, and safe food handling skills. Learn how to cut, plate, & merchandise meat products.

TIME COMMITMENT: 12 month training program

COST: Free! Paid, on the job training.

REQUIREMENTS:  Passion for natural foods & animal welfare. Ability to work in fast-paced environment. Ability to communicate in clear and respectful manner. Respect for proper knife handling.

NOTE:  No experience necessary!

FOR MORE INFO: Click HERE.

“I would just have to find a hog, slaughter it, butcher it, cure the meat, then fry it up. Thinking about the bacon—the potential of bacon—gives me hope. Not all is lost if bacon isn’t. Seriously.”
― Rick Yancey