About the job Blockman - CT
Blockman
Western Cape
Market-Related Salary
Permanent Position
SASSO Consulting is recruiting experienced Blockmen for multiple retail butchery positions across the Western Cape.
We are looking for skilled, reliable, and production-driven individuals with solid retail butchery experience.
Key Responsibilities
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Break down whole carcasses into primal and retail cuts
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Portion and prepare meat according to company specifications
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Ensure high standards of quality, hygiene, and food safety
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Minimise waste and control shrinkage
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Maintain clean and organised cutting areas
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Assist with stock rotation and storage
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Support butchery production targets and daily output
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Work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment
Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
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Proven experience as a Blockman in a retail butchery environment
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Strong knowledge of meat cuts and carcass breakdown
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Physically fit and able to handle heavy carcasses
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Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
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Reliable transport
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Clear criminal record
Advantageous
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Experience in a high-volume retail supermarket butchery
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Experience working with production targets
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Supervisory exposure