Butcher

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Butcher to join our kitchen team and take responsibility for preparing meat and poultry to the required specifications. The successful candidate will bring strong knife skills, attention to detail, excellent food safety awareness, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, weigh, and properly store meat and poultry deliveries.
• Cut, trim, debone, portion, and prepare meat according to kitchen requirements.
• Prepare consistent cuts and portions for daily restaurant production.
• Maintain sharp knives and ensure cutting equipment is clean and safely stored.
• Minimise waste through accurate trimming, portion control, and appropriate use of usable cuts.
• Label, date, and organise prepared products according to food safety procedures.
• Maintain clean and sanitary workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
• Follow temperature control, hygiene, and food handling standards at all times.
• Coordinate with chefs and kitchen staff to meet daily preparation requirements.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages, quality concerns, or damaged products.
• Handle meat products safely to prevent cross-contamination.
• Assist with maintaining an organised and efficient preparation area.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Butcher, Meat Cutter, or similar role in a restaurant, hotel, catering operation, or food production environment.
• Strong knowledge of meat cuts, preparation methods, storage, and portioning.
• Excellent knife-handling and butchery skills.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and temperature control procedures.
• Ability to work accurately while maintaining speed and consistency.
• Good physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion specifications, and kitchen instructions.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Food safety certification or professional butchery training is an advantage.

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