PCL - Chef de Partie Butcher
Department: Galley
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Global
Reporting To: Chief Butcher
Description
By applying to this position, your application will be submitted to Princess Cruises' internal Talent Acquisition team.
A professional recruiter will contact you shortly if your qualifications align with our hiring requirements.
As the world's leading cruise line, we understand that our guests have high expectations of us, and we have high expectations of our team members.
We appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate.
Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, our fleet of Love Boats offer exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates who hail from more than 60 countries around the globe.
An iconic brand beloved by millions, we love people who love what they do and work together to help our guests create a lifetime of wonderful memories while providing friendly, attentive and authentic service like only Princess can.
As a member of the Princess Family, you’ll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited opportunities for growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervises production in the butchery station, ensuring quality and consistency by always requiring adherence to portion control guidelines, Company recipes, defrosting schedule, and trimming methods, and considering demand, all as instructed by the Executive Chef / Chief Butcher.
- Always assists with loading and storing as scheduled.
- Always ensures that assigned section recipe files are maintained and available to assigned staff.
- Always creates an effective and efficient daily production schedule for assigned sections, under the direction of the Chief Butcher, as required by the itinerary and various outlets.
- Continually monitors the consumption of ingredients required for daily production; routinely keeps the Chief Butcher informed regarding production needs.
- Regularly conducts spot checks to ensure that supplies and par levels are maintained and that proper care is taken to effectively manage production and resources.
- Always participates in daily briefings with the Chief Butcher to discuss the previous day's operations and efficiency, and upcoming production and events.
- Effectively supervises assigned Butchery staff during operational activities, as directed by the Executive Chef / Chief Butcher.
- Always controls food consumption in the assigned areas through portion and production control and meets cost targets as directed by the Executive Chef / Chief Butcher.
- Continually trains and coaches assigned staff in correct production methods and skills (including basic trimming and cutting), culinary techniques, menu and recipe knowledge, product-holding techniques, and presentation and delivery of the product.
- Routinely monitors the condition of relevant butchery equipment and when malfunctions are found, immediately informs the Executive Chef / Chief Butcher that maintenance is required.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Formal qualification in Butchery from a recognized training institution (Preferred).
- Must have at least 5 years of experience in large Butchery operations. Cruise ship experience is strongly preferred.
- Previous experience with different meat and cuts.
- Previous experience in processing seafood.
- Complete knowledge of USPH/HACCP requirements, food safety, and waste management.
- Good English language skills, both verbal and written.
- Understanding of the foundation of guest service; ability and willingness to deliver outstanding service to our guests.
- Motivation to excel in all aspects of job duties and responsibilities.
- Personable communicator with outstanding social skills and a warm, friendly, and caring personality.
- Ability to continuously surprise and delight guests throughout their cruise experience.
- Commitment to establish and maintain courteous and professional working relationships in a diverse cultural environment.
Benefits
Princess Cruises offers many benefits. This position is afforded comfortable, double cabin accommodations, meals, exceptional amenities, and extensive learning and recreational programs available to all of our teammates.
Regardless of the rank or role, we are all one Princess team. Princess Cruises is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.