Meat and Seafood Specialist

The Meat and Seafood Specialist is responsible for preparing, portioning, and storing all meats, poultry, and seafood items in a hygienic manner. This role ensures that all protein products are cut to specification and delivered to kitchen stations as per menu requirements.

This position plays a key part in quality control, inventory management, and minimizing waste in the butchery section.

• Cut, trim, debone, and portion meats (beef, lamb, pork, poultry) and seafood according to kitchen specifications.
• Prepare marinated or pre-seasoned items based on menu or banquet needs.
• Maintain consistency in cuts and portion sizes for service and mise en place.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels of raw meat and fish products.
• Receive, inspect, and properly store all protein deliveries, ensuring quality and freshness.
• Maintain proper rotation (FIFO) and labeling of all stored items.
• Ensure strict adherence to hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the butchery room, storage coolers, and equipment.
• Monitor and maintain the temperature of storage areas to ensure food safety compliance.
• Coordinate with other kitchen sections to ensure timely delivery of prepared proteins.

• Culinary certification or vocational training, preferably with a focus on butchery.
• 2–5 years in a professional kitchen or butchery, including experience with various meat and seafood cuts.
• Expert knife skills, knowledge of meat grading and portioning, attention to detail, and understanding of food safety protocols.

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work-life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts, and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.

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IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment.

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