Job Description

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager Butcher (Meat & Fish Prep) in Miami!

About DO & CO

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments, Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.
Responsibilities
• Cut, trim, portion, debone, grind, and prepare meat, poultry, and seafood according to recipes, menu specifications, production requirements, and quality standards.
• Perform whole-animal butchery and prepare a variety of proteins using proper knife techniques and equipment.
• Accurately weigh, label, date, and store all products in accordance with established procedures.
• Receive meat and seafood deliveries; inspect products for quality, freshness, temperature, and accuracy before properly coding, rotating, and storing them.
• Maintain appropriate par levels and monitor inventory to support daily production needs.
• Place meat, seafood, and other protein orders when assigned or when the Head Butcher is unavailable.
• Follow FIFO procedures and accurately monitor yields, portions, inventory, and product waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area, including butcher rooms, coolers, storage areas, tools, and equipment.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, hygiene, HACCP, and workplace safety requirements.
• Immediately report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, food-quality issues, and safety hazards to management.
• Train and support newly hired Butchers and Butcher Helpers on proper cutting techniques, product handling, sanitation, and departmental procedures.
• Assist in other butcher rooms or production areas as needed to support operational requirements.
• Maintain required production, inventory, ordering, and waste records.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or supervisor.
Qualifications
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience as a Butcher, preferably within a high-volume culinary, hospitality, catering, or food-production environment.
• Experience with whole-animal butchery and the preparation of meat, poultry, fish, and seafood.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of proper cutting, trimming, deboning, grinding, and portioning techniques.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper storage, temperature control, product rotation, and cross-contamination prevention.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipes, production sheets, menu specifications, and verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to identify product quality, freshness, and proper portion sizes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage a substantial workload, prioritize assignments, and complete tasks within strict production deadlines.
• Ability to accurately monitor inventory, product yields, portion control, and waste.
• Willingness to train and support newly hired team members.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and work in refrigerated, wet, humid, hot, or otherwise varying-temperature environments.
• Ability to frequently use hands and arms for cutting, handling, reaching, loading, and preparing products.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, push, pull, and lift or move up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
What We Offer:
• Pay rate: $23.00 hourly.
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

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