Butchery Production Hand

A well-established organisation is looking for a production hand.

**Job Summary and Purpose**: We are seeking experienced butchery production hands to join our butchery team. The butchery production hands will be responsible for the cutting, trimming and preparation of carcasses and the preparation of meat packs.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

Ensure the butchery team exercise hygiene control and maintain excellent housekeeping protocols in compliance with health departments.

Applies safe working practices in preparation of meat. Cleans working areas, utensils and equipment daily.

Receives meat from blockman; minces meat. Mixes minces and spices required by recipe and ensure the products meet taste tests.

Prepare meat for sausages; attaching of sausage casing, feeds meat through filler and ensures texture is acceptable. Preparation of meat for making hamburger patties.

Prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter, so they will appear attractive and catch the shopper's eye.

Wrap, weigh, label, and price cuts of meat.

Cure and tenderize and preserve meat

Ensures there’s no wastage.

Extend beyond personal responsibilities to assist and teach fellow colleagues and be respectful, appreciative; fair and thankful of other teammates and give attention to detail in daily work habits without losing focus on the overall task at hand.

**Competencies**

Grade 12 qualification

Good customer service skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of meat market operations & hygiene and safety standards, experience with making

**Experience**

Minimum 2 years of butchery production hand experience.