Pick n Pay

Blockman

Canal Walk - Western Cape Full time

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

Purpose of the job
To ensure the efficient and high-quality preparation, cutting, presentation and packaging of meat products in accordance with hygiene and food safety standards, while providing excellent customer service and maintaining stock control within the butchery department.

Minimum Requirements

  • 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.

  • Minimum Grade 10 is essential (Grade 12 advantageous)

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.

Location:Canal Walk

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.

  • 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.

  • Must comply with the medical criteria required by the OHS Act for the butchery

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

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