Job Description:
Position : Demi Chef De Partie (Butcher)
Responsibilities:
- Butchery Preparation: Perform skilled butchery techniques to portion, trim, and prepare a variety of meats and poultry for cooking. Ensure accurate cuts, proper packaging, and appropriate storage of butchered products.
- Quality Control: Maintain strict quality control standards for meat and poultry products, ensuring freshness, tenderness, and visual appeal. Monitor and report any quality issues to the senior culinary team.
- Inventory Management: Assist in managing meat and poultry inventory, including monitoring stock levels, conducting regular stock checks, and placing orders to ensure adequate supply.
- Food Safety and Hygiene: Adhere to strict food safety and hygiene practices, including proper handling, storage, and labeling of meat and poultry products. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Culinary Support: Collaborate with the culinary team to support the overall kitchen operations, including assisting with food preparation, cooking, and plating as needed.
- Recipe Adherence: Follow recipes, portion control guidelines, and cooking techniques to maintain consistency and meet quality standards for meat and poultry dishes.
- Equipment Maintenance: Properly operate and maintain butchery equipment, including knives, saws, grinders, and slicers. Report any equipment issues or maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the culinary team, including sous chefs, chefs de partie, and other team members, to ensure efficient and smooth kitchen operations.
- Cleanliness and Sanitation: Maintain a clean and organized butchery station, following sanitation protocols and conducting regular cleaning to meet health and safety standards.
- Training and Development: Continuously enhance your culinary skills and knowledge, participating in training programs and staying updated on industry trends and techniques.
Qualifications:
- Culinary Skills: Solid culinary skills with a focus on butchery techniques and meat preparation. Formal culinary training and relevant certifications are preferred.
- Butchery Expertise: Proven experience in butchery, including portioning, trimming, and handling various cuts of meat and poultry. Knowledge of different meat types, aging methods, and cooking methods.
- Food Safety Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of food safety and hygiene practices, including proper handling, storage, and labeling of meat and poultry products. Familiarity with health and safety regulations.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in butchery preparation, portioning accuracy, and quality control. Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Teamwork: Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment, collaborating with the culinary team to achieve operational goals and deliver exceptional dining experiences.
- Adaptability: Willingness to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adjusting to varying itineraries, guest demands, and kitchen operations.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy objects, and perform physically demanding tasks associated with butchery and culinary operations.
- Communication Skills: Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members, communicate with suppliers, and follow instructions from senior culinary staff.
- Multicultural Awareness: Cultural sensitivity and the ability to cater to a diverse international clientele, understanding their preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Positive Attitude: A positive and professional demeanor, with a genuine passion for culinary excellence, food safety, and guest satisfaction.