JOB POSTING N0:3
JOB POSITION: BLOCK MAN
DEPARTMENT: BUTCHERY
REPORTS TO: RETAIL CASHIER/ BUTCHERY MANAGER
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Merchandising of retail meat cuts in butchery cabinets
- Ensure that meat that has been cut or processed is fresh and well packed
- Checking sell-buy dates, bloody and broken packs on butchery cabinet shelves
- To assist in receiving/offloading merchandise meant for the butchery/outlet;
- Manage in the day to day cleaning of production areas, fridges freezers and store rooms
- Maintain good/safe personal hygiene while working/preparing meat and meat related items
- Assist all customers with their requirements
- Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers.
- Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish, to prepare in cooking form.
- Prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter to appear attractive and catch the shopper’s eye.
- Wrap, weigh, label, and price cuts of meat.
- Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery to ensure meat quality.
- Shape, lace, and tie roasts, using boning knife, skewer, and twine
- Estimate requirements and order or requisition meat supplies to maintain inventories.
- Supervise other butchers or meat cutters.
- Record quantity of meat received and issued to cooks or keep records of meat sales.
- Cure, smoke, tenderize, and preserve meat.
- Negotiate with representatives from supply companies to determine order details.
- Total sales, and collect money from customers.
PREREQUISITES:
- Friendly and positive attitude
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Should have high integrity and be honest/trustworthy
- Able to coordinate multiple-tasks and manage pressure.
- Should be proactive and trainable
- Readily adjusts schedule, tasks, and priorities when necessary to meet business needs
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:
- Minimum of 3 years’ work experience in the meat Processing Industry or any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform job duties may be considered
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- 3-5 years of Butchery experience.
Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) traceable referees to:
THE HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
MIKA CONVENTION CENTER
PLOT NO. 34 ‘A’ SUB 9 WATERFALLS MEANWOOD
OFF GREAT EAST ROAD.
OR
Email: recruitments@mikameats.com
Candidates are free to either submit hard copies or soft copies to the above stated address.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 27th November, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.