Butcher / Blockman, East Rand

Butcher / blockman required for large retailer in East Rand.Essential Job FunctionsEssential Job FunctionsAssist with the receiving of meat from suppliers.Assist with training staff on various new products / lines.Oversee deboning team ensuring minimal wasteCheck temperatures and monitor/maintain the cold chain.Operate all Butchery Equipment including the Bandsaw.Report any defective equipment/utensils to the Butchery ManagerPrevent wastage / shrinkage / damages.Ensure the correct product mix is available for customers, follow efficient production planning and regulation of workflowEnsure meat products are produced in accordance with specified minimum stock holdingsProduce all primals, man cuts and specialised cutsControl, Merchandise and Promote stock according to set procedures and standardsOversee front counter team ensuring a high level of customer service.Cut according to standard cuts and jointsEnsure correct weighing and pricingMaintain stock control and ordering that ensures that carcasses and finished product is always sufficient to meet customer requirements