Butcher

About the Role

IHG Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Butcher to join its team in Al Khobar, Eastern region. This is a full-time position responsible for the preparation, cutting, trimming, portioning, and storage of various meat, poultry, and related products. The role requires adherence to established quality and safety standards, emphasizing precise knife skills and proper food-handling practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and store meat, poultry, and other butchery products appropriately.
• Cut, trim, debone, portion, and prepare various types of meat according to specific requirements.
• Prepare meat portions based on menu requirements, recipes, and production needs.
• Maintain consistent portion sizes, presentation, and product quality standards.
• Operate knives, meat slicers, grinders, and other butchery equipment safely and correctly.
• Minimize product waste through efficient cutting and trimming techniques.
• Label, date, and store prepared products in accordance with food safety procedures.
• Maintain proper temperature control and storage conditions for all meat products.
• Ensure knives, equipment, work surfaces, refrigerators, and storage areas are clean and sanitized.
• Adhere to HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and health regulations at all times.
• Monitor stock levels and report any shortages or quality issues to the supervisor.
• Verify that all meat products meet required freshness, quality, and presentation standards.
• Assist the kitchen team with preparation tasks and other duties as needed.
• Comply with company policies, safety procedures, and management instructions.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Excellent knife skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in proper food-handling practices.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.

Work Environment

This position operates within a refrigerated or temperature-controlled preparation area. It requires prolonged standing, frequent use of knives and equipment, and direct handling of raw meat products. Employees must strictly follow all workplace health, safety, and hygiene requirements.

Application Process

Candidates interested in this full-time Butcher role are encouraged to apply.