Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.

Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.

This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.

Job Description
The purpose is to cut, process, and present meat products to the highest standards in line with the butchery manager’s production plans, ensuring quality, hygiene, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF4
• 2+ years in a retail meat market
• Recognized Butchery Apprenticeship or Learnership would serve as an advantage
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy cuts of meat.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accurate portioning and quality control.
• Strong cutting and deboning skills
• Familiarity with block tests and costings
• Hygiene: Knowledge of food safety practices and cleanliness.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitary requirements in the butchery.
• Clean Criminal Record  
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cutting and Preparing Meat: Skilled in cutting, deboning, and portioning various types of meat (beef, pork, lamb, poultry, etc.).
• Manufacture sausages, mince, and other byproducts
• Minimise cutting losses through proper technique
• Follow daily production plans to meet demand
• Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service by assisting customers with their meat selections, answering questions, and offering cooking tips.
• Prepare customer orders on time and to specification
• Inventory Management: Monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and ensuring freshness.
• Maintaining Cleanliness: Keeping workstations, equipment, and display cases clean and sanitized.
• Pricing and Labelling: Properly pricing and labelling meat products.
• Compliance: Adhering to food safety regulations and health standards.
• Follow strict hygiene and food safety standards.
  

Skills Required

• Compliance
• Skills: Proficient in meat cutting techniques, knife handling, and customer service.
• Customer Focused
• Eager to Grow
• Attention to detail
• Diligent
• Problem solver
• Thorough, precise and accurate
  

OTHER INFORMATION

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
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• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities
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