Butcher

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for thawing, butchering, and preparing meats and poultry according to the thawing and preparation schedule set by Culinary and implemented by the Head Butcher and the Executive Chef.
Will be assigned a schedule by the Head Butcher and Executive Chef that can be changed from time to time for training purposes.
May be required to help transport food items from the preparation areas to the galley.
Duties include the rotation of stocks using the FIFO (first in – first out) procedure.
Duties include the cleaning and sanitizing of their working area and working utensils following the United States Public Health rules and regulations and all times.
Must be present in an early standby each time the ship is subject to a USPH inspection.
Duties include the storing of the received meats and poultry into the freezers on loading days.
Is aware of and/or acquires the necessary knowledge to comply with the ship’s standard operation, to assist guests and crew members with inquiries.
Attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other work-related activities as required.
Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the shipboard employee occupying this position.
Shipboard employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for cost containment through the proper use, handling and maintenance of records, reports, supplies and equipment.

MOTIVATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION

A minimum of three years' experience as a Butcher in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship or convention banqueting service (shipboard experience preferred).
Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques, requirements, and use of equipment.
Completion of high school or basic education equivalency required.

Internal Candidate Requirements:

In addition to the stated hiring requirements, internal candidates are required to fulfill the following:

Completion of at least two contracts as a 2nd Butcher with a satisfactory performance rating or above.