Butcher Kitchen Steward at Domeo Resources International (DRI)

Main Function

The Butcher Kitchen Steward supports the butchery and kitchen operations by assisting with meat and fish handling, maintaining proper cleanliness, organizing supplies, and ensuring smooth workflow in the butcher section. This role is essential in helping senior butchers and chefs with preparing, storing, and organizing meat products while upholding the highest standards of hygiene and safety.

The ideal candidate is hardworking, attentive, teachable, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment that requires accuracy and cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities

Meat & Fish Preparation

• Assist in receiving, cleaning, and preparing various meats such as beef, chicken, goat, pork, and fish under supervision
• Help with cutting, trimming, deboning, and portioning meat and fish according to kitchen standards
• Prepare basic cuts and arrange portions for daily production
• Follow proper handling procedures to prevent contamination or spoilage
• Assist in preparing ingredients needed for marination, seasoning, or grinding

Butchery Support

• Support the Butcher or Chef de Partie during meat processing tasks
• Help in labeling, tagging, and organizing different meat cuts
• Assist with grinding, slicing, and packaging as directed
• Safely operate basic equipment such as knives, cutters, mincers, slicers, and weighing scales
• Follow standard cutting techniques and portioning guidelines

Kitchen Hygiene and Safety

• Maintain strict hygiene and food safety practices (HACCP)
• Clean and sanitize butcher tables, boards, knives, and tools regularly
• Ensure proper segregation of raw meat, cooked food, and other ingredients
• Handle waste responsibly and dispose of bones, fat, and scraps appropriately
• Immediately report any safety issues, hazards, or damaged equipment

Inventory and Stock Control

• Assist in receiving meat deliveries and verifying quantities and quality
• Help maintain organized storage systems and stock rotation