Butcher
Role Overview
Produce high-quality, efficient, individualized meat and fish preparation for guests and crew in accordance with company policies and Public Health standards.
Report to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef; an Assistant Butcher may report to this role where applicable.
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Position summary
Produce high-quality, efficient, individualized meat and fish preparation for guests and crew in accordance with company policies and Public Health standards.
Report to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef; an Assistant Butcher may report to this role where applicable.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and portion meat, poultry, and fish for guests and crew according to company standards.
- Maintain accurate inventory and adequate daily supplies; inspect deliveries for freshness, quality, and compliance.
- Manage stock rotation, storage, and defrosting; complete requisitions and ensure supplies are available.
- Control portions and waste while maintaining food cost and quality awareness.
- Maintain shop, work-area, utensil, and equipment cleanliness and sanitation.
- Monitor and record refrigerator and freezer temperatures and maintain readiness for Public Health inspections.
- Handle equipment properly, follow preventative maintenance procedures, report defects, and minimize breakage and waste.
- Support training, special functions, and chef programs; promptly communicate operational issues to supervisors.
Experience and qualifications
- Valid STCW95 certification.
- At least four years of experience in a similar position at an international five-star establishment.
- Extensive experience thawing, deboning, cleaning, grinding, mincing, portion cutting, and marinating meat.
- Knowledge and experience with Public Health policies and procedures.
- Ability to read, interpret, and demonstrate culinary fundamentals.
- Physically and medically fit; moral integrity is required.
Language requirements
- Fluent English, spoken and written, is required as the working and safety language aboard Silversea vessels.
- Must be able to give and receive verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively with guests and crew.
Work setting
- The role supports food production for guests and crew aboard Silversea vessels.
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