Butchery Personnel / Butcher

Job Summary

• The Butchery Personnel is responsible for receiving, preparing, cutting, processing, packaging, displaying, and selling meat products in accordance with approved quality, hygiene, food safety, and customer service standards.
• The role holder must ensure that all meat products are properly handled, stored, and displayed while maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Meat Preparation and Processing:

• Receive and inspect meat products to ensure they meet the required quality and freshness standards.
• Cut, trim, debone, slice, portion, and prepare meat products according to customer and Company requirements.
• Weigh, package, label, and price meat products accurately.
• Prepare meat products for display in accordance with approved merchandising standards.
• Minimise wastage and ensure proper utilisation of meat products.

Food Safety and Hygiene:

• Maintain strict hygiene and sanitation standards at all times.
• Ensure proper handwashing and use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Keep all work surfaces, cutting equipment, tools, and machines clean and sanitised.
• Ensure meat products are stored at the required temperature.
• Monitor product expiry dates and remove expired, spoiled, or damaged products from display immediately.
• Comply fully with all Company food safety, health, and safety procedures.

Equipment and Work Area Management:

• Properly operate butchery equipment, including knives, cutting tools, weighing scales, and meat-processing machines.
• Handle all sharp tools and equipment safely to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Report faulty, damaged, or unsafe equipment immediately to the appropriate Supervisor.
• Ensure the butchery section, cold room, display area, and workstations are kept clean and organised.

Customer Service:

• Attend promptly and professionally to customers' requests.
• Assist customers with meat selection, cuts, quantities, and product enquiries.
• Ensure all customer orders are prepared accurately and hygienically.
• Maintain a polite, professional, and customer-focused attitude at all times.

Stock Control and Record Keeping:

• Monitor stock levels and report shortages or replenishment needs to the Supervisor.
• Ensure proper stock rotation using the FIFO/FEFO principle.
• Assist with daily stock counts and periodic inventory exercises.
• Report any product loss, spoilage, wastage, or discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure accurate weighing and labelling of all products.

Opening and Closing Duties:

• Inspect the butchery section and ensure all equipment is ready for operation at the beginning of each shift.
• Check the cleanliness and temperature of storage and display units.
• Ensure all products are properly stored and secured at the end of the shift.
• Clean and sanitise the work area, equipment, and tools before closing.
• Properly hand over any outstanding issues or stock concerns to the next shift or Supervisor.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Accuracy of weighing, cutting, packaging, and labelling.
• Product quality and freshness.
• Level of meat wastage and spoilage.
• Stock availability and proper stock rotation.
• Customer service and customer satisfaction.
• Cleanliness and organisation of the butchery section.
• Compliance with safety procedures.
• Accuracy during stock counts and inventory exercises.
• Attendance, punctuality, and adherence to work schedules.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of SSCE or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in a butchery, supermarket, meat shop, or related food-processing environment will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of different meat cuts and basic meat handling procedures.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Ability to safely use knives and butchery equipment.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays where required.
• Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: using the Job Title as subject of email.

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