Other · Full-time
Direct employerHalal Slaughterer

About this role
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Role overview
Raino Tech4Impact is hiring a Halal Slaughterer to work full-time at their Karura abattoir in Kiambu. This role suits practising Muslims experienced in poultry slaughter who can follow Halal and food safety standards carefully.
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What you will do
- Perform Halal slaughter of poultry using the correct cut and recite tasmiyah for each bird.
- Handle live birds gently and report any injured, sick, or dead birds before slaughter.
- Use and maintain dedicated Halal knives and ensure birds are fully bled before processing.
- Operate within approved line speeds and stop the line if any Halal, welfare, or food safety issues occur.
- Identify, separate, and report birds that do not meet standards.
- Adhere to hygiene, personal protective equipment, cleaning, and safety rules.
- Keep accurate slaughter records for each batch.
- Work with KHBC auditors, the Halal Supervisor, and QA team during inspections, including unannounced ones.
Requirements
- Be an adult practising Muslim.
- Hold current KHBC authorisation or registration to slaughter.
- Have a valid food handler's medical certificate.
- Have experience in poultry slaughter, preferably in a commercial or certified abattoir.
- Understand Halal slaughter rules, hygiene, and animal welfare.
- Be able to work shifts in a wet, cold environment with early starts.
- Be able to keep accurate written records.
- Pass a practical competency assessment supervised by the Halal Supervisor.
Benefits
The company offers bonuses and incentives according to its approved policy.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact with your documents before the closing date. The employer has not published a closing date.