SUMMARY:
Butcher/Blockman (Western Cape Region)
POSITION INFO:
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled Butcher/Blockman to provide high-quality meats and services to our customers.
The Butcher/Blockman will perform quality inspections, use meat grinders, knives, saws, and other tools to cut meat down into smaller portions, weigh, price, and package cuts, and ensure that displays and signage are attractive and eye-catching.
You will also speak to customers to determine their needs, provide advice regarding proper cuts of meat and preparation methods, and coordinate pickups or deliveries.
To succeed as a Butcher/Blockman, you should be courteous, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented. You should have excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of meat quality, cuts, and preparation.
Butcher/Blockman Responsibilities:
- Cutting, grinding and preparing meats for sale.
- Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment and ensuring displays and signage are accurate and attractive.
- Weighing, packaging, pricing, and displaying products.
- Keeping records, budgets, and inventory.
- Performing quality inspections on meats and other products.
- Negotiating and confirming orders with suppliers.
- Adhering to food safety and sanitation controls.
- Greeting and speaking to customers, providing advice, answering questions, and accepting orders or payments.
- Coordinating deliveries or order pickups.
Butcher Requirements:
- Must have completed Matric
- Education or food preparation or meat cutting experience.
- Two years experience working as Butcher/Blockman.
- Ability to use hand tools, stand or walk for extending periods, lift heavy items, and work in cold environments.
- Additional training is preferred.
- Knowledge of meat preparation techniques and cuts.
- Strong communication, task management, and customer service skills.
