Butcher

Overview

About Fitt Meals

Role Overview

Primary Butchery & Meat Preparation

• Receive, inspect, and verify all incoming meat and poultry deliveries against purchase orders — including weight, quality, and temperature checks
• Butcher, debone, trim, and portion all meat and poultry products to exact recipe and weight specifications defined by the Head Chef

Secondary Cut Production

• Produce secondary meat products including meatballs, sausage blends, and burger patties in line with FITT Meals' recipes and daily production plans
• Follow precise seasoning, mix ratios, and portioning standards for all secondary products to ensure consistency across batches
• Operate sausage filling machines, patty presses, and mixing equipment as required
• Maintain batch consistency and product quality standards across all secondary cut production runs
• Flag any inconsistencies in raw material quality that may affect secondary product outcomes

Yield Management

• Calculate and monitor yield percentages for all primary and secondary meat products against established benchmarks
• Identify and report yield variances to the Kitchen Supervisor and recommend corrective actions
• Optimise trimming and portioning techniques to achieve maximum yield within quality standards
• Ensure trim and by-product material is allocated appropriately for secondary use or flagged for disposal
• Actively contribute to waste cost reduction targets through disciplined yield practices

Record Keeping & Documentation

• Maintain accurate daily production logs for all butchery and secondary cut outputs including batch weights, yields, and quantities produced
• Complete incoming delivery inspection records including supplier, product, weight, temperature, and quality observations
• Record all equipment cleaning and maintenance logs in line with kitchen hygiene schedules
• Document any product quality issues, non-conformances, or supplier complaints accurately and promptly
• Submit daily yield and waste reports to the Kitchen Supervisor on shift completion

Stock Rotation & Cold Storage Management

• Apply strict FIFO (First In, First Out) stock rotation across all meat and poultry cold storage areas
• Monitor and record cold room and chiller temperatures at regular intervals in line with HACCP requirements
• Label all prepared, portioned, and stored products with batch dates, use-by dates, and product identification
• Coordinate with the Stores and Procurement team to flag low stock levels, expiry risks, or quality concerns
• Ensure all cold storage areas are maintained in a clean, organised, and compliant condition at all times

Waste Management

• Minimise meat wastage through precise portioning, correct storage practices, and efficient secondary cut utilisation
• Segregate and record all waste categories daily — trim waste, expired product, and unusable material
• Report daily waste figures on shift completion sheets and highlight recurring waste patterns to the Supervisor
• Participate in waste reduction initiatives and contribute to department-level waste KPI targets
• Ensure all waste disposal follows FITT Meals' food waste handling and disposal procedures

Hygiene, Food Safety & Compliance

• Maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene and PPE compliance at all times within the butchery section
• Adhere to all HACCP, food safety, and kitchen hygiene SOPs
• Participate in scheduled deep cleaning and pest control activities
• Support internal and external food safety audits as required
• Butcher, debone, trim, and portion all meat and poultry products to exact recipe and weight specifications defined by the Head Chef
• Operate and maintain all butchery equipment safely including band saws, meat slicers, mincers, cleavers, and boning knives
• Ensure all primary prep targets are completed accurately and on schedule to support kitchen production timelines
• Work within defined SOP guidelines for portioning accuracy, knife safety, and equipment hygiene

Yearly Airfare Allowance

Monthly Profit-Share Bonus

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• Pay: AED2,500.00 - AED3,500.00 per month
• Ability to commute/relocate:
• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(S)

• Can you Join Immediately?

Education

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience

• Butcher: 1 year (Required)

Language

• English (Required)

Location

• Dubai (Preferred)