Blockman

picknpay; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

picknpay is seeking a dedicated Butchery Operative to join our team in Roodepoort. You will operate bandsaw and other equipment, prepare and debone meat, and ensure products meet quality and safety standards while delivering courteous service to customers.

The role requires Matric, living close to the store, and passing OHS medical criteria. You will work in a cold environment, help train staff on new products, minimise waste, and maintain cleanliness and hygiene of all butchery equipment.

Qualifications

• Matric is required
• Must reside near the store
• Must pass OHS medical criteria
• Numeracy screening assessments required
• Customer-focused and teamwork oriented
• Ability to work in a cold environment

Responsibilities

• Operate all butchery equipment including the bandsaw.
• Report defective equipment to the Butchery Manager.
• Control, merchandise and promote stock according to procedures.
• Prepare and break various meat carcasses according to specifications.
• Debone cuts of meat and manufacture mince/boerewors.
• Prevent wastage / shrinkage / damages.
• Check temperatures and maintain the cold chain.
• Provide required service and handle customers courteously.
• Maintain hygiene of butchery equipment and utensils.
• Assist with receiving meat from suppliers.
• Assist with training staff on new products/lines.

Skills

Customer minded

Team player

Good communication

Attention to accuracy

Self-development mindset

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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