Blockman - Butcher
3 weeks ago
**Blockman**
**Purpose of the role**
The blockman plays a key role in day-to
- day operations of the business. The purpose of the blockman is to ensure meats are cut into correct and custom portions. As a Blockman you will provide quality standard meat under hygienic conditions and maximizing selling opportunities and minimizing risk to the business.
- Reporting To_:
- Subordinates_:
**Duties and Responsibilities**:
- Keep counters clean, neat, and presentable.
- Ensure counters are packed to desired levels, eye catching and appetizing for customers.
- Wrap, weigh, label and price cuts of meat.
- Understand different cuts and meat eg. Hindquarters, forequarters, and Lamb etc.
- Cut meats into primal and to specification.
- Mark products, workpieces, and equipment with identifying information.
- Listen carefully to the customer requirements to avoid cancellations.
- Ensure left-over meat is vacuumed.
- Define and trimming of different cuts.
- Store meat at the correct place, watch stock levels and replenish when required.
- Adhere to FIFO (First IN First OUT) principle to reduce losses for the business.
- Follow company health and safety procedures and standards.
- Conduct monthly stock take.
- Assist other departments when required.
- Ad hoc tasks as assigned by the manager.
**Skills and Qualifications**:
- A valid Matric Certificate.
- Customer Focused
- Excellent communication skills, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Sober habits
- working with dangerous equipment and sharp objects.
- Accurate and attention to detail.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to work in a team.
- Physically fit.
**Initial & Surname**
**Signature**
**Date**
**Incumbent/ Position Holder**
**Manager**
**HR Personnel**
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
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