Butchery Assistant

Babylonstoren; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Babylonstoren in Franschhoek is seeking a reliable Butchery Assistant to join our team. You will assist with daily butchery and production activities, pack and label meat, and help maintain a clean, hygienic workspace.

The role requires good attention to detail, reliability and the ability to work in a cold environment. Experience in butchery or related food production is advantageous, and flexible hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a butchery or food-production environment is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail.
• Reliable and punctual; able to follow instructions.
• Physically fit and able to work in a cold environment.
• Committed to cleanliness, hygiene and product quality.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily butchery and production activities.
• Pack, weigh and label meat products according to specifications.
• Ensure products are packed neatly and to a high standard.
• Assist with stock handling, stock rotation and storage.
• Prepare packaging materials, equipment and work areas for production.
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic working environment.
• Follow all food-safety, hygiene and workplace-safety procedures.
• Support the butchery team with general production duties as required.

Skills

Butchery experience

Job description

BUTCHERY ASSISTANT

Babylonstoren is looking for a reliable, hardworking and motivated Butchery Assistant to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily butchery and production activities
• Pack, weigh and label meat products according to specifications
• Ensure all products are packed neatly, accurately and to a high standard
• Assist with stock handling, stock rotation and storage
• Prepare packaging materials, equipment and work areas for production
• Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic working environment
• Follow all food-safety, hygiene and workplace-safety procedures
• Support the butchery team with general production duties as required

Requirements

• Previous experience in a butchery, food-production or packing environment will be advantageous
• Willingness to learn and work effectively as part of a team
• Good attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual and able to follow instructions
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a cold environment
• Strong commitment to cleanliness, hygiene and product quality
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required

Only candidates who meet the minimum job and employment equity requirements will be contacted for an interview.