Head Butcher

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures the smooth and efficient operation and control of the Butcher Shop and production on a day-to-day basis according to the company policies.
• Directs, coaches, supports, supervises, and evaluates (with the Sous Chef) all direct reports.
• Responsible for the thawing, butchering and preparation of all the meat and poultry to be used in the daily menus.
• Must have a complete knowledge of the United States Public Health Rules and Regulations and ensure that they are followed daily.
• Ensures the cleaning of the Butcher Shop and thawing rooms as per the Executive Chef’s schedule, exercising proper methods to minimize equipment damage.
• Ensures that the Butcher Shop and thawing rooms are ready for any announced or unannounced USPH inspections done either by the ship’s management or USPH inspectors.
• Duties include the storing of the received meats and poultry into the freezers on loading days.
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