TPC Limited is inviting applications from suitably qualified, competent and experienced individuals to fill three positions within its operations in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and assess whole beef and sheep carcasses to ensure they meet required quality, freshness and food safety standards.
• Break down whole beef and sheep carcasses into standard commercial cuts using appropriate butchery techniques and equipment.
• Perform deboning, trimming, portioning and preparation of different meat cuts according to operational requirements.
• Prepare, package, label and store meat products appropriately to maintain freshness and prevent contamination.
• Ensure proper handling, storage and preservation of meat products in accordance with food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work surfaces, cutting tools, machinery, storage facilities and processing areas.
• Monitor meat stock levels, minimize wastage and ensure efficient utilization of carcasses and meat products.
• Inspect meat products for quality defects, spoilage or contamination and report any concerns to management.
• Operate and maintain butchery equipment, including knives, meat saws, grinders and other processing tools, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain accurate records of meat processing activities, stock usage and product preparation.
• Follow occupational health and safety procedures when handling sharp tools, heavy carcasses and meat processing equipment.

Requirements

• Certificate or Diploma in Meat Processing, Food Production or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in butchery or meat processing.
• Proven ability to break down whole beef and sheep carcasses.
• Knowledge of meat cuts, trimming techniques, hygiene and food safety.
• Ability to communicate in English and handle physically demanding work.

• Receive, inspect and assess whole beef and sheep carcasses to ensure they meet required quality, freshness and food safety standards.
• Break down whole beef and sheep carcasses into standard commercial cuts using appropriate butchery techniques and equipment.
• Perform deboning, trimming, portioning and preparation of different meat cuts according to operational requirements.
• Prepare, package, label and store meat products appropriately to maintain freshness and prevent contamination.
• Ensure proper handling, storage and preservation of meat products in accordance with food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work surfaces, cutting tools, machinery, storage facilities and processing areas.
• Monitor meat stock levels, minimize wastage and ensure efficient utilization of carcasses and meat products.
• Inspect meat products for quality defects, spoilage or contamination and report any concerns to management.
• Operate and maintain butchery equipment, including knives, meat saws, grinders and other processing tools, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain accurate records of meat processing activities, stock usage and product preparation.
• Follow occupational health and safety procedures when handling sharp tools, heavy carcasses and meat processing equipment.

• Ability to break down whole beef and sheep carcasses
• Knowledge of meat cuts and trimming techniques
• Knowledge of hygiene and food safety
• Ability to communicate in English
• Ability to handle physically demanding work

• Certificate or Diploma in Meat Processing, Food Production or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in butchery or meat processing
• Proven ability to break down whole beef and sheep carcasses
• Knowledge of meat cuts, trimming techniques, hygiene and food safety
• Ability to communicate in English and handle physically demanding work