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Penafort Energy Nigeria Limited iis a Nigerian, values-driven and diversified company committed to delivering quality products, essential services, and exceptional customer experiences. Operating across key business sectors, including energy, retail, beverages, and automotive services, the company strives to meet the everyday needs of individuals, families, businesses, and communities. We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Butchery Personnel / Butcher
Location: Festac Town, Lagos
Job Type: Full time
The Butchery Personnel is responsible for receiving, preparing, cutting, processing, packaging, displaying, and selling meat products in accordance with approved quality, hygiene, food safety, and customer service standards. The role holder must ensure that all meat products are properly handled, stored, and displayed while maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment.
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Meat Preparation and Processing: Receive and inspect meat products to ensure they meet the required quality and freshness standards. Cut, trim, debone, slice, portion, and prepare meat products according to customer and Company requirements. Weigh, package, label, and price meat products accurately. Prepare meat products for display in accordance with approved merchandising standards. Minimise wastage and ensure proper utilisation of meat products. Food Safety and Hygiene: Maintain strict hygiene and sanitation standards at all times. Ensure proper handwashing and use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Keep all work surfaces, cutting equipment, tools, and machines clean and sanitised. Ensure meat products are stored at the required temperature. Monitor product expiry dates and remove expired, spoiled, or damaged products from display immediately. Comply fully with all Company food safety, health, and safety procedures. Equipment and Work Area Management: Properly operate butchery equipment, including knives, cutting tools, weighing scales, and meat-processing machines. Handle all sharp tools and equipment safely to prevent accidents and injuries. Report faulty, damaged, or unsafe equipment immediately to the appropriate Supervisor. Ensure the butchery section, cold room, display area, and workstations are kept clean and organised. Customer Service: Attend promptly and professionally to customers' requests. Assist customers with meat selection, cuts, quantities, and product enquiries. Ensure all customer orders are prepared accurately and hygienically. Maintain a polite, professional, and customer-focused attitude at all times. Stock Control and Record Keeping: Monitor stock levels and report shortages or replenishment needs to the Supervisor. Ensure proper stock rotation using the FIFO/FEFO principle. Assist with daily stock counts and periodic inventory exercises. Report any product loss, spoilage, wastage, or discrepancies promptly. Ensure accurate weighing and labelling of all products. Opening and Closing Duties: Inspect the butchery section and ensure all equipment is ready for operation at the beginning of each shift. Check the cleanliness and temperature of storage and display units. Ensure all products are properly stored and secured at the end of the shift. Clean and sanitise the work area, equipment, and tools before closing. Properly hand over any outstanding issues or stock concerns to the next shift or Supervisor.
Compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. Accuracy of weighing, cutting, packaging, and labelling. Product quality and freshness. Level of meat wastage and spoilage. Stock availability and proper stock rotation. Customer service and customer satisfaction. Cleanliness and organisation of the butchery section. Compliance with safety procedures. Accuracy during stock counts and inventory exercises. Attendance, punctuality, and adherence to work schedules. Required Qualifications and
Minimum of SSCE or equivalent qualification. Previous experience in a butchery, supermarket, meat shop, or related food-processing environment will be an added advantage. Good knowledge of different meat cuts and basic meat handling procedures. Knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices. Ability to safely use knives and butchery equipment. Good customer service and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays where required. Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods.
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Deadline
6 Dec 2026
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