Gauteng: Junior Blockman/Butcher posted by Phakisa Holdings
Job Description
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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