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Smallgoods Maker

Smallgoods makers select and prepare meat, and manage the processes in the production of smallgoods.

Smallgoods makers work with a variety of knives, hand tools, power equipment (including mincers, mixers and bandsaws) and computer- operated machinery.

Smallgoods makers work in shops and boning/slicing rooms.

They usually have early morning starts and their work involves a lot of contact with people including customers and workmates.

Smallgoods makers are exposed to animal blood in some parts of the process.

TASKS

Smallgoods makers may perform the following tasks:

• order supplies from wholesalers, as well as weigh and check stock on receipt
• store meat in refrigerators or freezers
• prepare meat by removing bones and trimming fat
• make seasonings, flavouring agents and pickling solutions, and pickle meat according to recipes
• assemble and operate mincers, grinders, mixers, and patty-forming or sausage-forming machines
• shape meat or meat emulsion to make sausages and smallgoods
• add seasonings to ground meat
• operate filling machines, cooking kettles and vats, and smoking chambers
• cure and cook meat products
• use correct detergents and sanitisers to prevent food poisoning and contamination of premises and equipment
• help clients in menu planning and working out food portions and production costs
• pack and store products for display and sale
• collect payment for sales

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• enjoy practical and manual activities
• physically fit and in good health
• good hand-eye coordination
• good interpersonal skills
• good hygiene

EDUCATION & TRAINING