Halal Slaughterer

The Role

You will slaughter poultry at our Karura abattoir so that every bird released as Halal meets Kenya Halal Bureau of Certification (KHBC) requirements, Islamic Halal principles, animal welfare standards and our FSSC 22000 food safety procedures. Halal integrity always comes before production volume.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Halal slaughter of poultry with the correct cut and a personally recited tasmiyah for every bird.
• Handle live birds calmly and humanely, and report injured, sick or dead birds before they reach the slaughter point.
• Use and maintain dedicated Halal knives, and ensure full bleeding before birds move to further processing.
• Work within approved line speeds, and stop the line whenever a Halal, welfare or food safety concern arises.
• Identify, separate and report non-conforming birds.
• Follow hygiene, PPE, cleaning and occupational safety procedures.
• Complete accurate slaughter records for every batch.
• Cooperate with KHBC auditors, the Halal Supervisor and the QA team, including during unannounced inspections.

Requirements

• Adult, practising Muslim.
• Current KHBC authorisation or registration to slaughter.
• Valid food handler's medical certificate.
• Experience in poultry slaughter, ideally in a commercial or certified abattoir.
• Good understanding of Halal slaughter requirements, hygiene and animal welfare.
• Able to work shifts in a wet, cold environment, including early starts.
• Able to keep accurate written records.