Butcher chef

About The Ritz-Carlton and the Role

The Ritz-Carlton, a global leader in luxury hospitality with over 100 award-winning properties, is seeking a Butcher Chef for a full-time position. This role is integral to upholding The Ritz-Carlton's "Gold Standards," which guide the delivery of exceptional service and guest experiences. The Butcher Chef will contribute to a culture that values creativity, thoughtfulness, and compassion, ensuring adherence to the brand's reputation for excellence.

Position Summary

The Butcher Chef is responsible for preparing various cuts of meat and ensuring all food preparation adheres to quality, presentation, and safety standards. This position involves meticulous handling of ingredients, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and monitoring food quality throughout the preparation process.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare various cuts of meat, including beef, lamb, and pork, ensuring correct labeling with type, date, and destination.
• Portion, chop, and store food ingredients as required for cooking.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes and standards.
• Cook food in adherence to established recipes, quality standards, presentation guidelines, and food preparation checklists.
• Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program compliance and food logs for all food products.
• Monitor food quality during preparation.
• Set up and break down work stations efficiently.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment.
• Complete cleaning checklists accurately.
• Check and ensure correct temperatures of appliances and food using thermostats and thermometers.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to management.
• Complete all required safety training and certifications.
• Maintain a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance.
• Protect company assets.
• Communicate professionally and clearly with colleagues.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with team members.
• Support the team in achieving common goals.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
• Perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, or walking for extended periods; reaching overhead and below the knees; bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 75 pounds without assistance.
• Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.
• Related Work Experience: At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience is required for this role.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position within a dynamic hospitality environment, requiring adherence to high standards of service and operational efficiency. The role involves working as part of a dedicated team committed to delivering luxury experiences.

Application Information

Joining The Ritz-Carlton means becoming part of the Marriott International portfolio of brands, offering opportunities for professional growth and development within a global team.