SPAR General Assistant (Butchery) – Apply Now

SPAR is looking for hardworking and reliable General Assistants to join our Butchery Department! If you enjoy working with food, keeping things clean, and providing great customer service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

📅 Start Date: ASAP
⏳ Work Schedule: Flexible (As Needed)
💼 Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
📍 Location: Within 15km of the store
💰 Hourly Pay: TBC

🔪 What You’ll Be Doing (Job Responsibilities)

As a General Assistant in the Butchery Department, you’ll help with meat preparation, packaging, and customer service to ensure our customers receive fresh, high-quality products.

🍖 Butchery & Food Prep:

✅ Help with cutting, trimming, and packaging meat products
✅ Weigh, label, and price meat correctly
✅ Make sure the meat display looks fresh and appealing

🧼 Cleaning & Hygiene:

✅ Keep the butchery area clean and sanitary (equipment, surfaces, floors)
✅ Follow all food safety and hygiene regulations
✅ Properly store and handle meat to maintain freshness

📦 Stock & Inventory Control:

✅ Keep track of inventory and restock when needed
✅ Check deliveries for quality and accuracy
✅ Inform the supervisor of shortages or issues

🛍️ Customer Service & Sales:

✅ Provide friendly and helpful service to customers
✅ Answer questions and help customers choose the right meat products
✅ Suggest specials and promotions to boost sales

📜 What You Need to Apply (Minimum Requirements)

🎓 Qualifications:

✅ Matric (Grade 12) – Required

💼 Experience (Preferred but Not Required):

✅ Previous experience as a General Assistant or Blockman is a plus

🚨 Other Requirements:

✅ Must live within 15km of the store
✅ Clear criminal record
✅ Knowledge of food safety and hygiene guidelines – Advantageous

🔥 Why Work at SPAR?

🍖 Work in a Fast-Paced & Exciting Butchery Department
💰 Earn a Stable Income with Competitive Pay
📈 Opportunities to Learn & Grow in the Retail Industry
🤝 Be Part of a Supportive & Friendly Team
🛒 Employee Discounts on Groceries & Meat Products

📅 How to Apply?

📢 Don’t wait—apply today!

During your application, you may need to:
✔ Complete an assessment (Work Performance Test)
✔ Answer some screening questions such as:

• Are you familiar with meat handling and storage guidelines?
• Do you have experience using meat slicers or grinders?
• How would you keep the butchery clean and safe?
• Are you comfortable working with knives and meat-cutting tools?

📌 Important: If you don’t hear from us within 30 days, consider your application unsuccessful.

Apply Now!

If you love working with food, enjoy keeping things clean, and have great customer service skills, this is the perfect job for you!

📢 Click “Apply Now” and start your journey with SPAR today!