Butcher

About the Role

InterContinental Hotels Group is seeking a Butcher to join their team. This full-time position involves preparing, cutting, trimming, portioning, and storing meat, poultry, and other related products in accordance with established quality and safety standards. The role requires precision and adherence to food handling practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and properly store meat, poultry, and other butchery products.
• Cut, trim, debone, portion, and prepare various types of meat according to specifications.
• Prepare meat portions based on menu requirements, recipes, and production needs.
• Maintain consistent portion sizes, presentation, and product quality.
• 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 line 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 communicate 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 and other duties as needed.
• Comply with company policies, safety procedures, and management instructions.

Required Skills and Experience

• Excellent knife skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in proper food-handling practices.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• 0-1 year of relevant experience.

Working Conditions

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. The successful candidate must consistently follow all workplace health, safety, and hygiene requirements.