Junior Blockman/Butcher

Phakisa

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
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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