DCDP - Butchery

Calo Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Calo Inc. in Dubai is seeking a DCDP Butchery to join its kitchen team. The role involves meat preparation, portioning, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and hygiene. With a focus on driving operational excellence, the ideal candidate will have 13 years of experience and be currently based in the UAE.

Key responsibilities include monitoring equipment, maintaining cleanliness in the butchery area, and developing butchery techniques. Proficiency in English is required, alongside good knowledge of food health regulations.

Qualifications

• 13 years of experience in a commis chef butcher role or similar.
• Present in the UAE.
• Good understanding of food health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and portioning of meat, poultry, and seafood.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of the butchery work area.

Skills

Meat preparation

Hygiene standards

Inventory management

Communication in English

Job description

About Calo

Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019 Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. Were a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better faster and cheaper ways to access food through technology.

Role Overview

To function as a DCDP Butchery for the Calo Kitchen working alongside Senior Chefs and the Butchery team on tasks related to meat preparation portioning storage quality control safety and sanitation. Success in this role will be determined by your ability to support the efficient operation of the butchery section while maintaining the highest standards of food quality hygiene and consistency.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation cutting trimming deboning and portioning of meat poultry and seafood according to company standards
• Ensure all products are prepared and stored following food safety and hygiene regulations
• Monitor butchery equipment and report any maintenance issues to superiors
• Continually develop product knowledge and butchery techniques to support operational excellence
• Accurately measure and portion products according to recipes and production requirements
• Assess inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs when necessary
• Support stock rotation procedures and ensure proper labeling and storage of all products
• Dispose of spoiled or expired items and adhere to sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the butchery work area at all times
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers
• Produce high-quality cuts and portions while minimizing waste

Ideal Candidate

• Must have 13 years of experience as a Commis Chef Butcher or similar role within the hospitality catering food production or meat processing industry
• Must be currently present in the UAE
• Must be a proficient communicator in English
• Good understanding of food health and safety regulations
• Knowledge of meat cuts portioning techniques and product handling standards
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or central kitchen facility is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment