Blockman

picknpay; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay is hiring for a butchery position in South Africa. You will prepare and produce meat according to specifications, maintain hygiene, and handle customers professionally.

The role requires Matric, OHS compliance, and numeracy screenings. You must be able to work in a cold environment, lift carcasses, and work as part of a team to ensure product quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12th grade or equivalent; Matric.
• Must comply with OHS Act medical criteria for the Butchery.
• Numeracy screening assessments required for all applicants.

Responsibilities

• Operate all butchery equipment including the Bandsaw.
• Report defective equipment to Butchery Manager.
• Control, merchandise and promote stock according to procedures.

Skills

Butchery skills

Team player

Communication

Physical strength

Safety compliance

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

Bandsaw

Job description

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

To prepare and produce products according to specifications/standards and maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric / Equivalent

• 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.

Competencies

• 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.

Key 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

• Deboning all cuts of meat and manufacture mince/produce sausage

• 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 professional 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

• Assist with Stocktakes.

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

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