Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!To assist the Butchery Manager in preparing products, meat cutting and manufacturing in accordance with the specifications, as well as assisting in all admin functions and staff supervisionMatric / Grade 12Minimum of 5 years butchery experienceCompetenciesCustomer Orientation
Communication skills
Business mindedness
Knowledge about Food Safety and its procedures
Knowledge about food retail
Leadership qualitiesCustomer Service
Give customers undivided attention when serving them to maximise customer satisfaction
Demonstrate product knowledge when assisting customers with butchery queries and/or determining
their needs to recommend products that fits their needs and desiresProduct Preparations
Adhere to ingredient selection and method in strict accordance with the recipe manual
Break the carcass into primal form to enhance efficiency during the final cutting of products in preparation for tradeMerchandising
Adhere to the butchery merchandising flow
Keep categories together when merchandising according to the plano-guide
Clean and maintain the merchandise area to ensure its always neat, hygienic, and appealing to customers
Monitor on shelve availability and take corrective actions to address any possible overs and out of stocksHygiene and Housekeeping
Maintain clean as you go during production to avoid food safety risks
Deep clean post-production to avoid contamination and pest infestation
Ensure equipment is kept clean and in a good working condition
Adhere to safety procedure when operating equipment to avoid any occupational risks
Communicate any equipment faults and abnormalities to the relevant manager
Ensure correct temperature control are adhered to preserve the product, avoid contamination and
wasteAdministration
Assist with all administration processed to ensure smooth running of the butchery
Conduct stock take to calculate gross profit
Give input and maintain staff scheduling rosters to ensure adequate coverage during business peaks and valleys
Place stock orders and ensure stock holding is sufficient to meet customer needs and reduce wasteSales and profitability
Ensure product is available to promote sales and the achievement of budget
Oversee the cutting of the carcass according to block test margin to ensure maximum profitability and good butchering standards are adhered to
Perform stock rotation to reduce and control waste
Apply the cutting plan to minimize waste resulting from over ordering and over producingLeading Teams
Lead, monitor and coach direct reports and ensure effective management and utilization of employees
Provide employees with regular feedback and handle issues of discipline accordingly
Keep team updated on any new initiatives and changes pertaining to the departmentClosing date: 23 February 2025If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!Discover who we are

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