Butcher

Located in the picturesque town of Washington, Virginia.

30 minutes from Culpeper, Front Royal, and Warrenton, Virginia
40 minutes from Gainesville and Stephen City, Virginia
Just a bit over an hour from Reston, Loudoun County, Virginia and Washington, DC

Since 1978 The Inn at Little Washington, located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, has been one of the most decorated restaurants and hotels in the world. There is no better time to join in out growing team of exceptional people. On-the-job training, advancement potential, flexible schedules, amazing benefits, and competitive pay. Your next career awaits.

The Butcher is responsible for processing and handling all proteins and seafood ordered for the kitchen. The position requires strong fundamental butchery skills and heavy lifting of many items. The butcher(s) assist the porters in handling receiving, quality inspection, and evaluating delivered products. This position requires the butcher to be in close communication with the Sous Chefs and culinary management. Additionally, the butcher is responsible for product rotation, overseeing cleanliness and all storage practices for meat and fish and completion of the daily order of butchery from Pm stations for service.

ESSENTIAL  FUNCTIONS

Weekly stock production.

Daily butchery of all items needed for dinner service.

Curing and smoking of all breakfast meats.

Daily receiving and assistance with storage of meat and fish.

Utilization of trim for employee meal and side projects.

General sanitation, rotation, and storage practices.

Assist with marinades and staff meal cookery of meat as directed by AM Sous Chef.

Able to clearly communicate protein par levels to management daily.

Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

1-2 years culinary experience, preferably at the Michelin level.

Strong knowledge and ability in all fundamental culinary technique and preparation.

Ability to judge and adjust food items to meet the specific criteria of the menu and uphold the standards of the kitchen with training and management approval.

Ability to train, coach, and mentor other team members.

Ability to identify proper freshness and quality for all meat and seafood items delivered.

Works quickly, cleanly, and efficiently.

A positive attitude.

Eagerness to continue to improve and grow culinary operations.

Desirable

Strong background in French cuisine.

Strong sense of creativity.

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Associates Degree in culinary arts.

Servsafe training certified.

SKILLS

Basic understanding of tracking orders and receiving deliveries in line with standard operating procedures established for high quality fresh product.

Strong communication skills and practices.

Ability to problem solve and react quickly to any issues which arise during a shift.

Desire to teach and learn on the job, sharing knowledge and guiding staff to work as productively and efficiently as possible.

Strong knife skills.

Strong ability in protein butchery.

Strong understanding of all fundamental culinary technique.

Solid communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize, organize and follow through to meet deadlines and production schedules.

Proficiency in ordering.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to work on feet/standing for 8-10 hours consistently.

Ability to lift up to 50 lb.

Ability to execute all fundamental culinary techniques proficiently with standard culinary tools/equipment.

Availability and understanding that the position often requires, and will be compensated for hours in excess of a standard workweek (40-50 hours).

**The Inn at Little Washington is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws**

Located in the picturesque town of Washington, Virginia.

30 minutes from Culpeper, Front Royal, and Warrenton, Virginia
40 minutes from Gainesville and Stephen City, Virginia
Just a bit over an hour from Reston, Loudoun County, Virginia and Washington, DC

Since 1978 The Inn at Little Washington, located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, has been one of the most decorated restaurants and hotels in the world. There is no better time to join in out growing team of exceptional people. On-the-job training, advancement potential, flexible schedules, amazing benefits, and competitive pay. Your next career awaits.

The Butcher is responsible for processing and handling all proteins and seafood ordered for the kitchen. The position requires strong fundamental butchery skills and heavy lifting of many items. The butcher(s) assist the porters in handling receiving, quality inspection, and evaluating delivered products. This position requires the butcher to be in close communication with the Sous Chefs and culinary management. Additionally, the butcher is responsible for product rotation, overseeing cleanliness and all storage practices for meat and fish and completion of the daily order of butchery from Pm stations for service.

ESSENTIAL  FUNCTIONS

Weekly stock production.

Daily butchery of all items needed for dinner service.

Curing and smoking of all breakfast meats.

Daily receiving and assistance with storage of meat and fish.

Utilization of trim for employee meal and side projects.

General sanitation, rotation, and storage practices.

Assist with marinades and staff meal cookery of meat as directed by AM Sous Chef.

Able to clearly communicate protein par levels to management daily.

Other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

1-2 years culinary experience, preferably at the Michelin level.

Strong knowledge and ability in all fundamental culinary technique and preparation.

Ability to judge and adjust food items to meet the specific criteria of the menu and uphold the standards of the kitchen with training and management approval.

Ability to train, coach, and mentor other team members.

Ability to identify proper freshness and quality for all meat and seafood items delivered.

Works quickly, cleanly, and efficiently.

A positive attitude.

Eagerness to continue to improve and grow culinary operations.

Desirable

Strong background in French cuisine.

Strong sense of creativity.

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Associates Degree in culinary arts.

Servsafe training certified.

SKILLS

Basic understanding of tracking orders and receiving deliveries in line with standard operating procedures established for high quality fresh product.

Strong communication skills and practices.

Ability to problem solve and react quickly to any issues which arise during a shift.

Desire to teach and learn on the job, sharing knowledge and guiding staff to work as productively and efficiently as possible.

Strong knife skills.

Strong ability in protein butchery.

Strong understanding of all fundamental culinary technique.

Solid communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize, organize and follow through to meet deadlines and production schedules.

Proficiency in ordering.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to work on feet/standing for 8-10 hours consistently.

Ability to lift up to 50 lb.

Ability to execute all fundamental culinary techniques proficiently with standard culinary tools/equipment.

Availability and understanding that the position often requires, and will be compensated for hours in excess of a standard workweek (40-50 hours).

**The Inn at Little Washington is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws**