Blockman Job Opportunity at Pick n Pay

Pick n Pay is seeking a dedicated and skilled Blockman to join its dynamic team. This role is crucial to the efficient operation of the butchery department, ensuring the highest quality meat products are prepared and presented to customers. As a Blockman, you will be at the heart of our fresh food offering, responsible for the precise cutting, preparation, and merchandising of various meat products. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a passion for butchery and a commitment to customer satisfaction to grow their career within a leading South African retailer. You will contribute significantly to maintaining Pick n Pay's reputation for quality and value, working in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and adherence to hygiene standards are paramount.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate all Butchery equipment including the Bandsaw safely and efficiently.
• Report any defective equipment/utensils immediately to the Butchery Manager to ensure operational safety and efficiency.
• Control, merchandise, and promote stock according to laid down procedures and standards, ensuring optimal product presentation and availability.
• Prepare and break various meat carcasses according to laid down specifications, maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.
• Debone all cuts of meat and manufacture mince/produce sausage, contributing to the diverse product range.
• Prevent wastage/shrinkage/damages through careful handling and storage practices.
• Check temperatures and monitor/maintain the cold chain to ensure food safety and product freshness.
• Provide the required product or services and handle customers in a courteous and professional manner, enhancing the shopping experience.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene of butchery related equipment and utensils, adhering to strict health and safety regulations.
• Assist with the receiving of meat from suppliers, ensuring quality and quantity checks are performed.
• Assist with training staff on various new products/lines, fostering a knowledgeable and skilled team.
• Assist with Stocktakes, contributing to accurate inventory management.

Why Join the Company

At Pick n Pay, you'll discover more than just a job; you'll find a vibrant career path within one of South Africa's largest and most respected retail chains. Since 1967, Pick n Pay has been committed to creating an exceptional shopping experience for customers and an enriching, dynamic work environment for its employees. Our mission is to serve with our hearts, creating a great place to be, and with our minds, creating an excellent place to shop. We are driven by deeply embedded values that guide our actions: a passion for our customers, respect and care for each other, fostering personal growth and opportunities, nurturing leadership and innovation, living by honesty and integrity, supporting our communities, and taking individual responsibility and accountability. Joining Pick n Pay means becoming part of a team that values diversity, empowers its employees, and encourages continuous learning and advancement. If you thrive in an environment that celebrates enthusiasm, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence, you will undoubtedly enjoy a rewarding career with us, making a positive impact on millions of lives across the African continent.

How to Apply

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* Salary is estimated based on market research and may not be accurate.

• Grade 12 / Matric / Equivalent
• Must comply with the medical criteria required by the OHS Act for the Butchery.
• All applicants will be required to successfully complete the appropriate numeracy screening assessments.
• Must be customer minded and a team player.
• Good communication skills – listen carefully and respond appropriately.
• Have passion for the product and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to complete tasks accurately.
• Develop Self – look for opportunities to grow and develop self.
• Able to cut / manufacture / produce various meat products e.g. loin chops, roast, etc., (This skill will be tested).
• Able to work in a cold environment.
• Be physically able to lift carcasses and containers of meat.