Butcher

Do you have a passion for precision and quality in food preparation? Join our dynamic culinary team as a Butcher, where you’ll be responsible for preparing meats, fish, and seafood to meet airline specifications and the highest food safety standards.

GCG Group Jamaica is a member of the GCG Group which operates in 21 countries across the US, Caribbean, Central and South America. We are seeking to recruit highly motivated individuals to join our team in the capacity of Butcher at our Montego Bay location.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review daily requisition sheets and verify quantities, cuts, and types of meat or seafood needed for production based on airline menu specifications.

• Thaw meats and seafood using hygienic methods while monitoring and documenting temperatures to ensure food safety compliance.

• Accurately cut, trim, slice, and portion meats and seafood to required sizes and standards for various airline clients.

• Maintain daily butcher control sheets, recording weights and ensuring proper reconciliation with requisitions to reduce waste and support inventory accuracy.

• Ensure that all used tools and utensils, including knives, thermometers, and scales, are properly signed in and out, cleaned, and safely stored after use.

• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation at all times, including regular cleaning and sanitizing of work surfaces, tools, and equipment.

• Follow all food safety guidelines, personal hygiene protocols, and company policies, including proper uniform standards, handwashing, and safe food handling practices.

ACADEMIC & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 CSEC subjects plus a professional certificate in Culinary Arts.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a food production environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift 20lbs
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.