About the position
Introduction
Manages all aspects of hygiene and safety within the Butchery Department. Manages production process and stock in order to maximize gross margins and profits. Ensures that operating standards are maintained.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manage employees in to ensure the Butchery Department runs effectively
Control wastage/ shrinkage/ damages
Ongoing training and development of employees
Control budgets (expenses, turnover, growth) and take action
Plan and implement sales promotions
Ordering and control of stock levels
Preparation of fresh meat and Fish lines
Maintenance of hygiene/ housekeeping and safe working standards
Plan daily/weekly production of products Operate all Butchery Equipment including the Band
saw.
Control, Merchandise and Promote stock according to laid down procedures and standards.
Prepare and break various meat carcasses according to laid down specifications.
De-boning all cuts of meat and Manufacture Mince / Produce Sausage and Boerewors.
Check temperatures and monitor/maintain the cold chain.
Provide the required product or services and handle customers in a courteous and business-like
manner.
Maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene of butchery-related equipment and utensils.
Assist with the receiving of meat from suppliers.
Operate Butchery Equipment i.e. (Wrapping Machine / Vacuum Machine / Scale Equipment /
Mincing Machine / Boerewors Filler).
Prepare boneless meat cuts i.e. steak / goulash etc.
Minimum Requirements
Matric (Grade 12
Previous experience in the Butchery or Fish department
Successful completion of relevant Introduction to Retail Supervision blue file
Competencies
Have passion for the product and a sense of urgency
Proven management experience
Ability to identify and solve problems
A strong team player
Be assertive in a calm and confident manner
Proven administrative abilities
Able to work in cold conditions (exposure to freezers & wet conditions)
Have passion for the product and a sense of urgency
Proven management experience
Ability to identify and solve problems
A strong team player
Be assertive in a calm and confident manner
Proven administrative abilities
Able to work in cold conditions (exposure to freezers & wet conditions)
