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.
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.