Blockman

picknpay; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 123,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay in Gauteng seeks a capable Butchery Operator to manage processing and sourcing of meat products. You will operate equipment, maintain cold chain, and ensure hygiene while serving customers with professionalism.

The role requires Matric, ability to work in a cold environment, and readiness to train staff on new products. Candidates should live close to the store and meet OHS criteria.

Qualifications

• Matric is required.
• Must reside close to store.
• Must comply with OHS medical criteria.
• Numeracy screening assessments are required.
• Customer minded and a team player.
• Good communication skills.
• Passion for the product with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to complete tasks accurately.
• Develop self and growth mindset.
• Able to cut/manufacture meat products (e.g., loin chops, roast).
• 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/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.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer minded

Team player

Sense of urgency

Attention to detail

Meat processing skills

Heavy lifting capability

Cold environment work

Physical strength

Education

Matric

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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