Butcher
Company description
Bulfam Meat Suppliers Limited is a provider of quality meat products, focusing on retail and wholesale services in the Nairobi area.
Job summary
| Education | Certificate/Diploma in Butchery, Meat Processing, or Food Technology preferred |
|---|---|
| Experience | Proven hands-on experience as a butcher in production, wholesale, or retail |
| Working hours | Full Time |
Job Responsibility
- Break down whole carcasses (beef, goat, mutton, pork, poultry) into primal, sub-primal, and retail cuts.
- Specialize in various cuts, including steaks, chops, ribs, tenderloins, fillets, briskets, roasts, shanks, stewing cubes, minced/ground meat, and offals.
- Perform deboning, trimming, skinning, slicing, grinding, and portioning with accuracy and minimal waste.
- Ensure consistent portion control for both wholesale and retail packaging.
- Inspect meat quality, freshness, and yield according to company and industry standards.
- Safely operate knives, saws, slicers, grinders, vacuum sealers, and other butchery equipment.
- Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards at all times.
- Label, pack, and store meat correctly while ensuring cold chain integrity.
- Track inventory, monitor usage, and report any shortages or wastage.
- Fulfill special customer orders and adapt cuts to specific requirements.
- Assist in training and mentoring junior staff on cutting techniques and safety practices.
Qualifications and requirement
- Hands-on experience as a butcher with expertise in various meat categories and cuts.
- Knowledge of meat anatomy, yield optimization, and portion control.
- Strong understanding of HACCP, hygiene, and occupational safety.
- Physical stamina for handling heavy carcasses and standing for extended periods.
- Attention to detail, precision, and consistency in meat cuts.
- Effective teamwork, communication, and customer service skills.
- Certificate/Diploma in Butchery, Meat Processing, or Food Technology is advantageous.
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