Butcher- Eldorado

Caesars Entertainment; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment is seeking a Butcher to assist in the fabrication of meats, fish, and poultry according to hotel specifications. Responsibilities include following sanitation guidelines, portion control, and identifying food products. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in meat fabrication and excellent customer service skills. The role entails working in cold environments and lifting heavy items. Schedule flexibility is required, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years in fabrication of meat, fish, and poultry.
• Ability to use hand tools, stand or walk for extended periods, lift heavy items, and work in cold environments.
• Knowledge of meat preparation techniques and cuts.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Butcher in proper fabrication of meats, fish, and poultry.
• Follow sanitation safety procedures and maintain temperature logs.
• Communicate with coworkers and supervisors effectively.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Meat preparation techniques

Observation skills

Tools

Butcher's cutlery

Electric grinder

Band saw

Job description

Overview

Assists Lead Butcher in proper fabrication of all meats, fish and poultry to hotel specifications. Cuts, trims, bones, ties, and grinds meats, using butcher's cutlery and powered equipment, such as electric grinder and band saw, to portion and prepare meat in cooking form. May estimate requirements and requisition or order meat supply. May receive, inspect and store all products upon delivery. May record quantity of meat received and issued to cooks. May clean fowl and fish.

Responsibilities

• Follow Sanitation Safety Procedures and Daily Sanitation Guidelines
• Utilize proper hand washing techniques
• Uniform must be clean and presentable
• Utilize sanitizer at work station and document (wash, rinse, sanitize)
• Maintain temperature log - cook to and hold time; includes hot and cold items
• Must work as a team member
• Must be able to communicate with coworkers and supervisors
• Must be able to follow plate presentation specifications, recipe specifications
• Portion control and food quality guidelines
• Identify all food products in Butcher Shop
• Exemplify our core values, family style service, our mission and vision
• Exemplify our DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) culture
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years in fabrication of meat, fish and poultry
• Ability to use hand tools, stand or walk for extending periods, lift heavy items, and work in cold environments
• Knowledge of meat preparation techniques and cuts
• Must have the ability to provide our guests with excellent customer service
• Excellent communication skills and observation skills
• Have an easygoing demeanor to ensure a fun and safe environment for our guests

Additional Requirements

• Working environment will be continuously cold. Working with kitchen equipment where being safety conscious is required. Working in area where liquid and grease spills are most likely to occur.
• Must be able to sort, write and count in English.
• Must be able to push/pull and lift/carry 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to work overhead. Must be able to tolerate repetitious hand/arm/wrist movements. Must be able to stand, walk and on feet for many hours at a time.
• Must be able to grasp objects. Must be able to tolerate long periods of knife use.
• Must have the ability to shift back and forth between 2 or more activities in a timely manner and the ability to complete each.

GUEST SERVICE (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL) STANDARDS: Employee is required to meet and deliver our core values, service standards, and family style service.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must have the ability to provide internal/ external guests with service excellence, have excellent communication skills and observation skills, and have an easygoing demeanor to ensure a fun and safe environment for our guests. Above average speech – both speaking and reading/writing English. Need excellent interpersonal skills. Work requires schedule flexibility which may include days off, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.