BUTCHER – MEAT PREPARATION & SMOKING

Deli by Kita; Provinsi Bali; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Deli by Kita in Bali is seeking a Butcher / Meat Preparation Cook to join its kitchen team. The role focuses on meat prep, trimming, portioning, and maintaining meat quality, with training in smoking techniques from a Smoker Specialist.

Candidates should be willing to learn, have knife skills, and be ready to work shifts and weekends. Bali-based or willing to relocate independently; smoking development offered over time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of butcher or meat prep experience.
• Strong knowledge of meat preparation and handling.
• Good knife skills and precision in trimming.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily meat preparation according to specifications.
• Handle different meat cuts safely and properly.
• Ensure proper meat storage, labeling, temperature control, and FIFO.
• Prepare meat for processing, seasoning, and smoking.
• Maintain consistent portion sizes and quality.
• Assist the Smoker Specialist with smoking preparation and operations.
• Learn smoking techniques, smoker operation, temperature control, and doneness.
• Gradually assume responsibility for smoking tasks as skills develop.
• Slice, portion, and prepare finished smoked products.
• Follow recipes, SOPs, and instructions from the Smoker Specialist/Chef.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of meat prep and kitchen areas.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and meat handling procedures.
• Maintain and clean knives, boards, smoker equipment, and tools.
• Assist with stock checks and minimize food waste.
• Support kitchen team during daily operations and busy periods.
• Perform other duties to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Meat preparation

Knife skills

Discipline

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willing to learn smoking

Job description

We are looking for a Butcher / Meat Preparation Cook to join our kitchen team.

This position will initially focus on meat preparation, trimming, portioning, and maintaining meat quality and consistency. As part of our team development, the selected candidate will also be trained and developed in smoking techniques and smoker operations, working closely with our Smoker Specialist.

Previous smoking experience is not required, as training will be provided. However, candidates must have a strong interest in meat preparation, good knife skills, discipline, and a willingness to learn and develop in smoking.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform daily meat preparation, including cutting, trimming, portioning, and preparation according to specifications.

Handle different types and cuts of meat properly and safely.

Ensure proper meat storage, labeling, temperature control, and FIFO procedures.

Prepare meat for further processing, seasoning, marinating, and smoking.

Maintain consistent portion sizes, meat quality, and preparation standards.

Assist the Smoker Specialist with daily smoking preparation and operations.

Learn and develop skills in smoking techniques, smoker operation, temperature control, cooking time, and meat doneness.

Gradually take responsibility for smoking preparation and operations as skills develop.

Assist with slicing, portioning, and preparation of finished smoked products.

Follow recipes, preparation standards, SOPs, and instructions from the Smoker Specialist / Chef.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the meat preparation and kitchen areas.

Follow proper food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and meat handling procedures.

Maintain and clean knives, cutting boards, smoker equipment, and other relevant kitchen tools.

Assist with stock checking and minimize food waste through proper handling and portion control.

Support the kitchen team during daily operations and busy service periods.

Perform other kitchen duties as required to ensure smooth operations.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 1–2 years of experience as a Butcher, Junior Butcher, Meat Preparation Cook, or similar kitchen position.

Strong knowledge of basic meat preparation and handling.

Good knife skills and ability to perform trimming, cutting, portioning, and preparation accurately.

Familiar with different meat cuts and basic meat characteristics.

Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and proper meat storage.

Able to work cleanly, efficiently, and consistently.

Able to follow recipes, SOPs, measurements, and preparation standards.

Physically fit and comfortable working with raw meat and in a kitchen environment.

Willing and motivated to learn smoking and BBQ techniques.

Able to work closely with and learn from a Smoker Specialist.

Good discipline, attention to detail, teamwork, and responsibility.

Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays according to the schedule.

Based in Bali or willing to relocate independently.

SMOKING DEVELOPMENT

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to develop from a Meat Preparation / Butcher role into a Smoker role.

Training and hands-on development may include:

Meat preparation specifically for smoking

Seasoning, rubs, and marinades

Brining and other preparation techniques

Smoker preparation and operation

Temperature and time management

Understanding different meat cuts and smoking requirements

Monitoring cooking progress and meat doneness

Resting and handling smoked meat

Slicing and portioning smoked products

Maintaining consistency and quality of smoked products

The development will be conducted gradually based on the candidate's performance, learning ability, consistency, and operational needs.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for someone who is:

Strong in meat preparation and knife skills

Detail-oriented and consistent

Clean and disciplined in handling food

Comfortable working with raw meat

Curious and eager to learn

Interested in developing expertise in smoking and BBQ

Able to learn from an experienced Smoker Specialist

Reliable and committed to developing a long-term career with the kitchen team

EXPERIENCE IN SMOKING

Not mandatory.

Previous experience in smoking, BBQ, steak, smokehouse, or slow cooking will be considered an advantage.

Candidates with strong butchery / meat preparation skills but without smoking experience are welcome to apply, provided they have a genuine interest in learning and developing smoking skills.