Butcher on Celebrity

Job: Butcher

Employer

Celebrity Cruises.

Posted

22 Jun 2010

Reference

Ivan Mosquera

Contact

ccruises Ana Callava

Location

Worldwide

Job Title

Chefs & Cooks

Employer Type

Cruise

Position

Butcher

Salary

Will be discussed later

Contact

ccruises Ana Callava

Company

Celebrity Cruises.

Email

cruiseshipjobs@rccl.com

Job description

Celebrity Cruises is looking for dynamic, top-quality individuals to join our expanding family.As an industry leader in service and innovation, we provide a working environment that fosters career growth and development for our onboard team members. With a fleet of innovative cruise ships, each offering guests a premium vacation experience, there are almost countless opportunities to join us at sea. Join our team today as a Butcher!

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Directs, coaches, supports, supervises and evaluates (in conjunction with the Sous Chef) the performance of all direct reports.

2. Responsible for the thawing, butchering and preparation of all the meat and poultry to be used in the daily menus.

3. Must have a complete knowledge of the United States Public Health Rules and Regulations and ensure that they are followed on a daily basis.

4. Ensures the cleaning of the Butcher Shop and thawing rooms as per the Executive Chef’s schedule, exercising proper methods to minimize equipment damages.

5. 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.

6. Completes all the Daily Butcher Recaps as required by the Executive Chef. Assists the Provision Master with inventory taking of all meat and poultry storage rooms as required by the Food & Beverage Manager.

Hiring Requirements:

Minimum of two years experience as a Head Cook or Butcher in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship or convention banqueting service (shipboard experience preferred).

Culinary School degree required.

Very strong management skills in a multicultural and dynamic environment.

Very strong communication, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills.

Superior customer service, teambuilding and conflict resolution skills.

Be able to speak, read, and write English.

Applicants must be able to accommodate a 6 months on / 2 months off contract schedule.

Ability to meet all physical requirements.

All international applicants must have the ability to obtain a C1/D1.