Blockman

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking an experienced Butcher/Blockman with a minimum of 3 years of retail experience.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum qualification: Matric with an additional certificate in basic meat preparation or a related field.
• Must have a driver’s license.
• Good understanding of stock-taking processes.

• Accurately cut, trim, debone, and grind meats.
• Prepare special cuts of meat as ordered by customers.
• Ensure correct weighing, pricing, and labelling of products.
• Vacuum pack and display meat on the sales floor.
• Rotate stock regularly and check food sell-by and expiry dates.
• Perform daily quality inspections on meat.
• Maintain product traceability by updating the cutting schedule file daily.
• Comply with Health & Safety and Food Standards.
• Clean equipment correctly and maintain hygiene standards.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Conduct stock takes and monitor stock levels, informing the supervisor when low.
• Ensure overall hygiene and housekeeping standards are met.