Butcher Assistant

Position Title: Assistant Butcher/Commi Butcher

About the Role--

The primary responsibility of the Assistant Butcher is to handle all raw meat preparations assigned by the Head Butcher.

The Assistant Butcher will manage the organization of the stores and freezer and ensure compliance with company standards.

Responsibilities--

• Manage the organization of the stores and freezer and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Possess basic professional butcher knowledge and skills.
• Possess a thorough understanding of how to handle, defrost, prepare and portion all cuts of meat.
• Complete tasks, and work efficiently and productively.
• Possess advanced knife handling and butchery skills.
• Conduct Portion Control reviews on a daily basis to ensure compliance.
• Possess familiarity with the United States Public Health rules and regulations and ensure that they are followed on a daily basis.
• Ensure that all the HACCP procedures are applied at all times and followed correctly.
• Ensure that assigned area of responsibility is ready for announced or unannounced inspection conducted by Ship Management or local authorities.
• Report for duty at assigned times.
• Follows supervisor instructions.
• Ensure that personal appearance, uniform and personal hygiene are in accordance with the company rules and regulations.

Qualifications--

• High school diploma.
• Minimum of 3 years in butchery in large operation.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Communicate effectively with the senior management.
• Possess ability to lead and make decisions.
• Good administrative skills.
• Experienced in coaching subordinates.
• Must be cost and quality conscious.
• Adhere to specific scheduled work hours, yet be flexible if circumstances require it.
• Work with international team members.
• Perform assigned duties under pressure (time constraints).

Required Skills

• Fluency in additional language(s).