Butcher (Meat & Fish Prep)

About DO & CO

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments—Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels—we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries, and 3 continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown, and grow constantly—sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, portion, debone, grind, and prepare meat, poultry, and seafood according to recipes, menu specifications, production requirements, and quality standards.
• Perform whole-animal butchery and prepare a variety of proteins using proper knife techniques and equipment.
• Accurately weigh, label, date, and store all products in accordance with established procedures.
• Receive meat and seafood deliveries; inspect products for quality, freshness, temperature, and accuracy before properly coding, rotating, and storing them.
• Maintain appropriate par levels and monitor inventory to support daily production needs.
• Place meat, seafood, and other protein orders when assigned or when the Head Butcher is unavailable.
• Follow FIFO procedures and accurately monitor yields, portions, inventory, and product waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area, including butcher rooms, coolers, storage areas, tools, and equipment.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, hygiene, HACCP, and workplace safety requirements.
• Immediately report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, food-quality issues, and safety hazards to management.
• Train and support newly hired Butchers and Butcher Helpers on proper cutting techniques, product handling, sanitation, and departmental procedures.
• Assist in other butcher rooms or production areas as needed to support operational requirements.
• Maintain required production, inventory, ordering, and waste records.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience as a Butcher, preferably within a high-volume culinary, hospitality, catering, or food-production environment.
• Experience with whole-animal butchery and the preparation of meat, poultry, fish, and seafood.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of proper cutting, trimming, deboning, grinding, and portioning techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper storage, temperature control, product rotation, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes, production sheets, menu specifications, and verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to identify product quality, freshness, and proper portion sizes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage a substantial workload, prioritize assignments, and complete tasks within strict production deadlines.
• Ability to accurately monitor inventory, product yields, portion control, and waste.
• Willingness to train and support newly hired team members.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and work in refrigerated, wet, humid, hot, or otherwise varying-temperature environments.
• Ability to frequently use hands and arms for cutting, handling, reaching, loading, and preparing products.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, and lift or move up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Benefits

• Daily complimentary meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
• Full-time employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas, and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.

Pay

$23.00 hourly