Blockman

picknpay; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay in South Africa is hiring a Butchery Assistant to join our team in Gauteng. The role involves operating all butcher equipment (including the bandsaw), preparing and breaking meat, deboning, and producing mince, sausage, and boerewors. You will ensure product quality and maintain a clean, safe work area, while delivering friendly service to customers.

You must have Matric, reside near the store, and meet OHS medical criteria. Numeracy screening will be required.

Qualifications

• Matric is required.
• Must reside close to the store.
• Must comply with OHS medical criteria.
• Pass numeracy screening assessments.
• Customer minded and a team player.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to cut/manufacture meat products, e.g., loin chops, sausage.
• Able to work in a cold environment.
• Physically able to lift carcasses and containers.

Responsibilities

• Operate all butchery equipment including the bandsaw.
• Report defective equipment to the Butchery Manager.
• Prepare and break meat carcasses according to specifications.
• De-bone cuts and manufacture mince, sausage, and boerewors.
• Maintain hygiene of butchery equipment and area.
• Assist with receiving meat from suppliers.
• Assist with training staff on new products.
• Provide courteous service to customers.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Education

Matric

Tools

Bandsaw

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

• Operate all Butchery Equipment including the Bandsaw.
• Report any defective equipment/utensils to the Butchery Manager.
• Control, Merchandise and Promote stock according to laid down procedures and standards.
• Prepare and break various meat carcasses according to laid down specifications.
• De-boning all cuts of meat and Manufacture Mince / Produce Sausage and Boerewors.
• Prevent wastage / shrinkage / damages.
• Check temperatures and monitor/maintain the cold chain.
• Provide the required product or services and handle customers in a courteous and businesslike manner.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene of butchery-related equipment and utensils.
• Assist with the receiving of meat from suppliers.
• Assist with training staff on various new products / lines.

Matric

Must reside close to store

Must comply with the medical criteria required by the OHS Act for the Butchery.

All applicants will be required to successfully complete the appropriate numeracy screening assessments.

Must be customer minded and a team player.

Good communication skills - listen carefully and respond appropriately.

Have passion for the product and a sense of urgency.

Ability to complete tasks accurately.

Develop Self - look for opportunities to grow and develop self.

Able to cut / manufacture / produce various meat products e.g. loin chops, roast, etc., (This skill will be tested).

Able to work in a cold environment.

Be physically able to lift carcasses and containers of meat.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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