Blockman at Helderberg Personnel

Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To

• Cutting, trimming, deboning, portioning and preparing meat to retail standards
• Performing yield checks and maintaining product quality and waste control
• Managing inventory including stock rotation, sell-by tracking and ordering
• Maintaining a clean butchery area in line with SOPs and health regulations
• Advising customers on meat cuts and cooking methods with good service
• Monitoring equipment condition and ensuring safe handling
• Assisting with supervision and training of junior staff or apprentices

Criteria / Requirements

• Minimum 2 years meat-cutting experience
• Skilled in knife work including deboning, trimming and joint preparation
• Familiar with portion control, block tests, sausage and biltong production
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and cold-chain practices
• Physically fit and able to lift carcasses and operate saws or bandsaws
• Confident in advising customers on meat cuts and preparation
• Proficient in English and Afrikaans; a third South African language beneficial
• Formal butchery certification advantageous
• Reliable, detail-oriented, team player with ability to work under pressure and supervise junior staff