Junior Blockman/Butcher

SUMMARY:

Junior Blockman/Butcher

Type: Temporary

Location: Lanseria

Region: Gauteng

Seniority Level: Mid-Career (2 - 4 years of experience)

POSITION INFO:

Job Overview:

The Junior Blockman/Butcher will assist in the preparation, cutting, and presentation of meat products while ensuring hygiene, safety, and quality standards are maintained. This role requires a hands-on individual who is eager to learn butchery skills, provide excellent customer service, and support senior butchers in daily operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with cutting, trimming, deboning, and portioning various meat products.
• Ensuring meat is displayed attractively and correctly priced.
• Following hygiene, health, and safety standards at all times.
• Assisting with stock rotation, receiving deliveries, and checking quality of products.
• Maintaining cleanliness of work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Providing friendly and professional customer service when assisting clients with product selection.
• Learning and developing butchery skills under the guidance of senior blockmen/butchers.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a butchery or meat-handling environment (advantageous but not always essential).
• Basic knowledge of meat types, cuts, and preparation methods.
• Strong attention to hygiene, safety, and detail.
• Good physical stamina (role involves standing for long periods and handling heavy products).
• Willingness to learn and grow in the trade.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Competencies:

• Customer service orientation.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible.
• Basic numeracy skills for weighing and pricing products.

 

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