Commis 1 - Butchery

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Sun Abu Dhabi is seeking a Commis 1 - Butchery to join the kitchen team. The role involves assisting with meat preparation, trimming, cutting and portioning according to required standards, while following recipes and portion controls to ensure quality and yield.

The candidate will assist the Chef de Partie and butcher, maintain hygiene, monitor stock, and support smooth operation of the butchery section, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• A relevant culinary qualification or formal butchery training.
• Experience in a professional kitchen, hotel or butchery environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• assist with the preparation, trimming, cutting and portioning of meat, poultry and other butchery products according to required standards.
• follow recipes, portion controls and approved preparation methods to ensure consistent quality, yield and presentation.
• receive, inspect and store meat and related products in accordance with food safety and stock control procedures.
• ensure that all ingredients, equipment and work areas are prepared and available for daily production.
• support the Chef de Partie, Butcher and culinary team with the smooth operation of the butchery section.
• maintain high standards of food preparation, hygiene and cleanliness in the butchery and kitchen areas.
• monitor stock levels, minimise wastage and ensure the correct storage, labelling and rotation of products.
• use knives, machinery and butchery equipment safely and correctly, reporting any defects or hazards.
• comply with food safety, health and safety standards and hotel policies and procedures.
• maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment at all times.
• work as part of a team or individually to deliver high quality standards consistently and accurately.

Skills

Team player

Meat preparation

Food safety

Flexibility

Education

Culinary qualification

Butchery training

Job description

Southern Sun welcomes job applications from passionate and hard-working team players who want to be part of our ever-growing Southern Sun family. We value our employees and provide them with the means to grow within the company, opening many doors in the process.

Our successful Commis 1 - Butchery …

• assist with the preparation, trimming, cutting and portioning of meat, poultry and other butchery products according to required standards.
• follow recipes, portion controls and approved preparation methods to ensure consistent quality, yield and presentation.
• receive, inspect and store meat and related products in accordance with food safety and stock control procedures.
• ensure that all ingredients, equipment and work areas are prepared and available for daily production.
• support the Chef de Partie, Butcher and culinary team with the smooth operation of the butchery section.
• maintain high standards of food preparation, hygiene and cleanliness in the butchery and kitchen areas.
• monitor stock levels, minimise wastage and ensure the correct storage, labelling and rotation of products.
• use knives, machinery and butchery equipment safely and correctly, reporting any defects or hazards.
• comply with food safety, health and safety standards and hotel policies and procedures.
• maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment at all times.
• work as part of a team or individually to deliver high quality standards consistently and accurately.

If you have these requirements, a relevant culinary qualification or formal butchery training and previous experience in a professional kitchen, hotel or butchery environment, join our team. Knowledge of meat preparation, portion control, food safety standards and kitchen procedures is essential. The successful candidate must be passionate, organised, reliable and willing to learn, with the ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays according to operational needs.