Butcher

About the Role

Aramark is looking for a skilled Butcher to join a busy client operation in Cork. This role involves preparing, processing, and portioning various high-quality meat products with a strong focus on maintaining excellent standards of quality, hygiene, and food safety. Reporting directly to the Chef Manager, the successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting both the kitchen and broader food services through efficient production practices, proper stock management, and consistent product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, trim, cut, portion, and process different meat products following production requirements and agreed specifications.
• Exhibit excellent knife skills ensuring meat is consistently prepared and presented to high standards.
• Complete all production tasks efficiently, accurately, and within required deadlines.
• Safely and competently operate knives, processing machinery, and equipment according to company protocols.
• Accurately weigh, label, pack, and store all meat products.
• Process online orders promptly and precisely within set timeframes.
• Maintain uniformity in food quality, presentation, and product consistency.
• Strictly adhere to HACCP, Food Safety, and Health & Safety regulations.
• Accurately complete HACCP logs, temperature checks, traceability records, and production documentation on time.
• Carry out stocktaking, rotate stock efficiently, and manage stock control following company policies.
• Monitor and communicate stock levels or issues to the Chef Manager.
• Reduce waste through careful preparation, portion control, and management of inventory.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace environment at all times.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a qualified or proficient butcher or meat processor.
• Experience in a retail butchery setting is strongly preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of meat cuts, preparation techniques, and portion control.
• Demonstrable expert knife skills and experience working with diverse meat products.
• Certified in HACCP at Level 1 or higher.
• Good understanding of food safety standards, hygiene protocols, and traceability.
• Adept at meeting production targets, specifications, and strict deadlines.
• Computer literate with the ability to manage online ordering systems and maintain basic stock and production records.
• Motivated individual passionate about food quality and preparation.
• Strong attention to detail, aiming for consistent product quality.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal abilities.