We are currently recruiting for a Blockman

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Other; Hospitality, Hotel, Catering, Tourism and Travel

Location: Western Cape

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Blockman to join our dynamic team, based in Worcester (Western Cape).

Job description

The purpose of Blockman is to cut meat products to quality standards according to the Butchery manager’s production plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement Daily production plans
• Control stock
• POS and Pricing 
• Hygiene & Housekeeping 
• Customers

Minimum requirements

Formal Education and Training:

• Grade 10 school leavers certificate / NQF level 3 equivalent 
• Grade 2 Meat Cutting Certificate
• Recognized Butchery Apprenticeship / Learnership

Experience:

• At least 3 – 5 years experience in a retail meat market
• Super-marketing experience would be advantageous 

Skills:

• Cutting skills of all species
• De-boning
• Meat processing  
• Communication

Knowledge:

• Product knowledge       
• Cold Chain management   
• Production planning        
• Meat cutting techniques     
• Block tests and costings      
• Quality indicators    
• Sanitation control
• Meat and Poultry cooking methods
• Butchery trends

Kindly note: All applications are to be submitted through the Careers Site and Pnet. Please refrain from calling the Distribution Centre (DC) or emailing applications directly.

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