Jobs Available at Country Bird Holdings Ltd (CBH)

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified Artisan with Fitter/ Fitter and Turner trade test qualification.
• Minimum 5 years maintenance/project experience as a Fitter
• Experience in a food processing environment (FMCG).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Assemble, install and/or repair electrical & mechanical machinery/equipment, pipe systems and plumbing.
• Attend to breakdowns, perform preventative maintenance, and new projects
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogues as necessary.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Maintain and repair specialized equipment and machinery found in the cafeteria, laundry, clinic, store, offices, and the factory.

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Minimum Requirements

• 3-5 year’s Meat Processing Experience
• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Food Technology Diploma or Degree / Culinary Chef in similar field advantageous 
• Computer Literate
• Self -motivated and ability to work independently.
• Competent on job specific in-house job skills.
• Detail and accuracy orientated.
• Willing to work overtime.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsibility to calibrate the Henny Penny daily before cook-ups.
• Ensure the scale is working properly.
• Ensure thermometers are within calibration date.
• Responsible to report to the manager if hygiene standards throughout the plant and/or pilot plant are not adhered to and report workers not adhering to the required standards as per procedures.
• Responsible for performing relevant start-up checklists such as the Oil TPM%
• Responsible to conduct and record Line Pick-ups at each stage of the process, to ensure product complies to given specification.
• Trial plan data capturing and evaluate the results and request product modifications, if required.
• Responsible for measuring and recording batter viscosity.
• Responsible to record the settings used on the fryer.
• Ensure ingredient codes as recorded of each trial.
• Ensure product visuals and specification pick up % / weight at each step is according to specification.
• Ensuring tests are carried out on final trial sample.
• Ensure samples’ meat versus coating % is determined.
• Ensure samples cooking validations are done.
• Ensure recon of trial info is collected at end of trial.
• Receive and record final product and/or shelf-life samples for sensory evaluation daily.
• Prepare samples for cook up and record initial and final weights.
• Responsible to ensure product exiting the fryer/air fryer/oven is within the required core temperature >72°C.
• Responsible to complete daily sensory evaluation sessions and recording daily KPIs comments from taste panel.

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Minimum Requirements

• Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field qualification (Diploma or degree)
• 2-3 years of experience in product development within the food industry
• Computer Literate
• Knowledge in Poultry Processing Technology
• Understanding of different processing methods, including slaughtering, evisceration, and deboning.
• Legislations related to Poultry and manufacturing practises.
• Effective Communication Skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Lead Food Technologist to formulate and optimize chicken product recipes.
• Conduct trials and experiments to achieve desired taste, texture, and nutritional profiles.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality control procedures for new and existing products.
• Conduct regular sensory evaluations and quality assessments
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of product formulations, processes, and test results
• Generate reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Work closely with the production, marketing, and sales teams to ensure seamless integration of new products into the manufacturing process and market launch.
• Collaborate with the lead food technologist to address feedback and make necessary adjustments.
• Assist in the identification and sourcing of quality ingredients for product development
• Stay informed about ingredient trends and market availability
• Ensure that all new products adhere to local, state, and federal food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with regulatory affairs teams to obtain necessary certifications.