Blockman

picknpay; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Job summary

Pick n Pay is seeking a skilled Blockman to join our butchery team in South Africa. You will cut, debone, mince, and produce sausage and boerewors, ensuring fresh, high-quality cuts for customers.

Experience in a similar role, strong communication, and commitment to cleanliness and safety in a cold environment are essential. Competitive pay and career development opportunities are provided within a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as Blockman in butchery or food industry.
• Able to cut / manufacture / produce various meat products (loin chops, roast, etc.).
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a cold environment and maintain high cleanliness and safety.

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 meat carcasses and manufacture mince / produce sausage and boerewors.
• Prevent wastage / shrinkage / damages and monitor cold chain.
• Provide products/services to customers in a courteous manner.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and utensils.
• Assist with receiving meat from suppliers and training staff on new products.

Skills

Butchery experience

Customer service

Safety standards

Tools

Bandsaw

Job description

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

Do you have a passion for butchery and a talent for crafting perfect cuts of meat? Can you prepare and break various meat carcasses, de-boning all cuts of meat, manufacture mince, and produce sausage and boerewors? We are looking for a skilled and dedicated Blockman to join our team and ensure our customers receive the best, freshly prepared cuts every time!

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive Pay: Receive a competitive salary with additional benefits.
• Career Development: We provide training and growth opportunities to help you take the next step in your career.

Minimum requirements

• Experience as a Blockman or in a similar role within in butchery or food industry
• Able to cut / manufacture / produce various meat products e.g., loin chops, roast, etc., (This skill will be tested).
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety
• Able to work in a cold environment.
• Be physically able to lift carcasses and containers of meat

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

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