Technologist: Butchery And Seafood Counters (Western Cape)

TECHNOLOGIST: BUTCHERY AND SEAFOOD COUNTERS (WESTERN CAPE)Listing reference: woolw_000960
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 25 October 2024
Position summaryIndustry: FMCG & Supply Management
Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Western Cape
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
IntroductionTo ensure the production and selling of safe, innovative, and excellent products at a competitive price for the Woolworths customer sold through the in-store butchery and seafood counters.
Identify and effectively manage Food Safety risks on the Counters.Assess the quality of products and processes to maintain the quality of products for the customer and 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 practices.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.Excellent personal attributes that underscore team integration and execution.Effective representative of the protein technical team in stores.Minimum RequirementsQualifications: BSc Food Science / BTEC Food Technology.Experience: 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.Skills: Proven analytical and process ability.Ability to set and improve quality standards within the 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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