TECHNOLOGIST: BUTCHERY AND SEAFOOD COUNTERS (GAUTENG)Listing reference: woolw_000961Listing status: OnlineApply by: 25 October 2024Position summaryIndustry: FMCG & Supply ManagementJob category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply ChainLocation: GautengContract: PermanentEE position: NoIntroductionTo ensure the production and selling of safe, innovative and excellent product at a competitive price for the Woolworths customer sold through the in store butchery and seafood counters.ResponsibilitiesIdentify and effectively manage Food Safety risks on the Counters.Assess the quality of products and processes in order to maintain the quality of products for the customer and to safeguard the reputation of WW.Implement business and technical strategy.Ensure compliance and adherence to Woolworths technical policies within the supply base in accordance with legal requirements and international best practice.Effectively manage supplier performance with respect to food safety and quality.Effectively manage counter performance with respect to food safety, quality, cutting and presentation standards.Act as an effective representative of the protein technical team in stores.Qualifications and ExperienceBSc Food Science / BTEC Food Technology.Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience or equivalent programs in the retail or production environment.Essential hands-on experience of butchery cutting standards and methodologies and/or seafood processing.Knowledge of meat cuts and/or fish species will be an advantage.Knowledge of the cooking of meat and seafood will be an advantage.Relevant industry understanding of retail and meat production.Proven analytical and process ability.Ability to set and improve quality standards within supply base.Ability to drive technical and product compliance.Ability to negotiate and communicate at all levels.Disciplined and self-driven individual.Proven commercial aptitude with ability to understand and use financial indicators.Good understanding of risk assessment and management of food safety.High energy level and positive attitude.Must be computer literate with excellent working knowledge of Office and the web.Must be in possession of a valid driver's license.
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