Butcher Specialist

Butcher SpecialistProvide expert technical support and assistance to Customers on how to maintain a well-run butchery by educating and assisting customers on budgets, costing, staff and quality standards.Qualifications· Food Science / Food Safety related Qualification· Fresh Meat Processing / Blockman related Qualification Knowledge & Experience· Knowledge on how to manage and operate a Butchery is essential· Retail Experience will be highly advantageous Key Responsibilities:· Responsible to provide operational and technical support/assistance to our Customers i.e. within their Butcheries· Responsible to provide leadership and direction for the primary butchery operation to our customers· Work hand in hand with our customers i.e. cutting of meat/products, grinding, de-boning, weighing, labelling/packaging etc.· Provide support and guidance to customers on reducing wastes and maintaining suppliesMust have the know-how on how to operate and manage a Butchery· Assist customers with the set up and functioning of new butcheries including training their butchery staff· Deliver training sessions on our products to new Sales Representatives and at times directly to Customers when required· Monitors and mentors all Butchery Learners· Oversees schedule for all Butchery Learners· Provide work instructions for all Butchery LearnersRequirements:· Willingness to travel· Drivers Licence essential· At times extended hours would be required· Energy, creativity, passion and results are all important in this environment· Facilitation and presentation skills· Strong verbal and written communication skills· Strong planning and organisational skills· Personal effectiveness & attention to detail· Service orientated mind-set· Business Acumen Desired Skills:· Butchery· Retail Management· Training & Development· Staff Development· Staff TrainingDesired Work Experience:· 5 to 10 years FMCG· 5 to 10 years AbattoirDesired Qualification Level:· CertificateSend cv to candice@firstdegreerecruitment.co.za