Commis II - Butcher

Apt Resources; Dubai; On-site; AED 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Apt Resources is seeking skilled culinary professionals for a butcher role in Dubai. You will assist in meat prep, trimming, deboning, and portioning, while ensuring quality, safety, and presentation standards in a busy kitchen environment.

The position requires strong knife skills, accurate portioning, and adherence to HACCP guidelines in a professional butcher section. English communication is essential, with prior experience in meat cutting and storage management valued.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in commis chef or butcher role
• At least 1 year in a professional butcher section
• Culinary diploma or equivalent training
• Strong knowledge of meat cuts, portioning, trimming, and deboning
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and communicating)
• Strong knife skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, trimming, cutting, deboning, and portioning of meat and poultry
• Inspect meat deliveries to ensure quality, freshness, and compliance with specifications
• Prepare meat products following recipes, portion control, and presentation standards
• Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, and rotation of meat products
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of the butcher section and workstations
• Operate butcher equipment and tools safely and efficiently
• Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory control
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards

Skills

Butchery knowledge

Knife skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary diploma

Tools

Butcher equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, trimming, cutting, deboning, and portioning of meat and poultry
• Inspect meat deliveries to ensure quality, freshness, and compliance with specifications
• Prepare meat products following recipes, portion control, and presentation standards
• Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, and rotation of meat products
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of the butcher section and workstations
• Operate butcher equipment and tools safely and efficiently
• Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory control
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience as a Commis Chef or Butcher
• At least 1 year of experience in a professional butcher section
• Culinary diploma or equivalent professional training
• Strong knowledge of meat cuts, portioning, trimming, and deboning
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and communicating)
• Strong knife skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in chilled and refrigerated environments
• Physical capability to lift meat products and stand for extended periods

About the Company

Apt Resources is recruiting for a successful restaurant group in Dubai looking for skilled culinary professionals.