Assistant Butcher

MAINS RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate the ability to handle, defrost, prepare and portion cuts of meat, using basic professional butcher skills that are in line with the quality and cleanliness of all Public Health Policies and Viking’s STAR Service Standards.

• Check proper equipment storage pertaining to areas of responsibility; exercise responsibility and ownership; compute basic calculations.

• Assist the Butcher during storing and with inventory-taking for raw meat products.

• Follow thawing and defrosting schedules/procedures, according to all Public Health Policies and Company Regulations.

• Ensure economical work practices and control food production to minimize and/or avoid wastage.

• Ensure that food preparations/storage are in line with all Public Health Policies and Company Regulations and enforce & maintain “clean as you go” work habits.

• Separate & remove garbage and place it in designated containers; clean garbage as often as needed, ensuring those separation procedures and all Public Health Standards are maintained.

• Ensure mise-en-place for all areas of responsibility are prepared 15 minutes prior to service.

• Ensure that company property is appropriately secured and protected, especially during rough weather conditions, in order to prevent unnecessary loss or damage.

BACKGROUND

• Must be Vietnamese citizen or permanent resident in Vietnam.

• A required minimum of two years’ experience as an Assistant Butcher or similar position, within a premium brand hospitality environment; or a professional culinary education and six months experience as an Assistant Butcher or similar position.

• Basic butchery skills are required; must demonstrate the ability to safely handle butchery equipment.

• Fluent in English - must have excellent English communication skills to clearly interpret and orate documents, such as menus and recipes.

• Flexible, stress resistant, committed team player and exceptional work ethic is required.

• Guest-focused, service-oriented, positive personality, professional appearance, and impeccable hygiene standards, as well as an eagerness to learn all Public Health and Sanitary Policies, are required.

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old, able to physically handle 50+ lbs. (30KGs) on a daily basis, and work a minimum of eleven hours a day, seven days a week.

• Previous cruise industry experience is an advantage.

BENEFITS

• Monthly salary is paid via on-board Visa card, no tax deduction.

• Five (5) paid vacation days for each month worked is included in the salary; this is accumulated and only paid at the end of the contract.

• Health insurance is provided during the contract period (not applicable to vacation).

• All crew have life insurance at $100,000 death in service benefit.

• No charge for crew laundry facilities, including detergent dispensers.

• Free Wi-fi on-board.

• Medical and visa expenses will be reimbursed on the first payroll against original receipts.

• The company covers flights and transfer to the vessel from and to your nearest international airport of your country of residence; hotel overnight is optional for long-distance travels.

• Uniform is provided; including shoes and safety equipment, and maintained by our main laundry.

• Two-crew only recreational areas (indoor and outdoor).

• Access to the guest gym after 10 PM.

APPLICATION

• Updated C.V. without employment gaps is needed; to note any unemployment.

• References and appraisals for at least 2x last contract.

• Work employment certificate for last 2 years.

• Company references.

• All documents should be sent via email. We will contact you for further requirements of other documents needed after we receive these documents.

• Incomplete application will not be considered.

GCS Vietnam will process your documents to match the position you are applying for before submitting your application to VIKING.