Butcher (Full Time)

Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa is seeking a skilled butcher to cut, trim and prepare large meat portions for high-volume service. Responsibilities include grinding, cubing, weighing and portion control, while maintaining product knowledge and kitchen cleanliness.

The role requires 3+ years of experience, excellent knife skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced casino environment. A Riverside County health certificate or the ability to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Min. 3 years of butchering experience; culinary school background preferred.
• Excellent knife skills.
• Knowledge of proper rotation and storage of meats, seafood and poultry.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have Riverside County Environmental Health Food Handlers Certificate or obtain it within one week.

Responsibilities

• Cut and process meat, poultry and fish per menu specs.
• Cube steaks, grind ground meats as required.
• Weigh all meat items following procedures.
• Develop product knowledge across meat, including cooking procedures.
• Keep kitchen areas clean, tidy and compliant with safety standards.
• Provide excellent guest service to guests and internal clients.

Skills

Butchering experience

Knife skills

Meat handling

Multi-tasking

Hygiene awareness

Education

Culinary school

Food Handlers Certificate (Riverside Co)

Job description

Job Description SummaryButcher's primary responsibility to cut and trim large portions of meat consistently and effectively.Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)Cut and process meat, poultry and fish, cube steaks, grind ground meats, according to menu specifications and requirementsPerform all meat associate responsibilities, assisting chefs and cooks with different tasksWeigh all meat items in accordance with specified proceduresDevelop product knowledge in all areas of the meat department including cooking proceduresKeep kitchen areas clean and tidyComply with hygiene, quality and safety standards at all timesProvide excellent guest service to both guest and internal clients.Must adhere to all Tribal Ordinance, Regulations, and the ACCRS and SRC System of Internal Controls, and Standard Operating Procedures.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNoneAccess to Sensitive Areas and InformationAs per the ACGC Access MatrixSignatory AbilityNoneRequired Education and/or ExperienceMin. 3 years of butchering experience; culinary school background preferred.Excellent knife skillsKnowledge of proper rotation and storage of meats, seafood, poultry.Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast paced environmentHeavy work load and standing for prolonged periods of time necessaryPossess a Riverside County Department of Environmental Health Food Handlers Certificate or be able to obtain a Riverside County Health Department card within one week of employment.Working Conditions/Physical RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, the individual must me able to stand, move and work throughout the office area and properties, including walking up to 1 ½ mile, climbing stairs and sitting at a desk/work station for the duration of the shift. Also may be subjected to a smoke filled environment.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but will escalate when located in the casino environment. Must be able to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a minimum of 25 lbs. on an intermittent basis, and sufficient dexterity of hand in order to use office equipment including, but not limited to: a computer keyboard, calculator, general office equipment and multi-line telephone.