Butcher Assistant
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) · Posted Sep 30
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About the role
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is a leading hospitality group whose flagship brand Taj sits alongside SeleQtions, Gateway, Vivanta, Ginger, Tree of Life, and amã Stays & Trails, spanning over 380 hotels in multiple countries. This full-time, on-site role in South Goa (Palolem, Canacona) supports kitchen and culinary operations. The Butcher Assistant handles receiving, storing, trimming, portioning, packaging and labeling of meats and poultry, maintains hygiene and food-safety standards, rotates stock, and coordinates with chefs on cut and portion requirements.
What you will do
- assisting with the receiving, storing, and preparation of meats and poultry, including trimming, portioning, and packaging in accordance with established standards
- The individual will help maintain high hygiene levels, ensure quality and freshness of products, and follow food safety and sanitation procedures at all times.
- Daily tasks include labeling and organizing inventory, coordinating with chefs on specific cut and portion requirements, and supporting accurate stock rotation to minimize waste.
- The role also requires clear communication with kitchen team members, occasional interaction with internal customers such as restaurant staff, and adherence to IHCL's standards of service and safety.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Strong practical skills in butchery, including cutting, trimming, portioning, and safe handling of meats.
- Effective communication skills to coordinate with chefs, kitchen staff, and other team members.
- Customer service mindset when supporting internal stakeholders and ensuring timely, accurate product preparation.
- Knowledge of hygiene and food safety practices, including proper sanitation, storage, and cross-contamination prevention.
- Attention to quality control, ensuring freshness, correct labeling, and compliance with IHCL standards.
- Previous experience in a hotel, restaurant, or professional kitchen environment is preferred.
- Ability to work on-site in Panaji, including standing for extended periods and handling physical tasks safely.
- Basic education with vocational training in culinary arts or meat processing is an advantage.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is an Indian multinational hospitality company that manages a broad portfolio of hotels, resorts, jungle safaris, palaces, spas, and in-flight catering services. Founded by Jamsetji Tata in 1902 and part of the Tata Group, IHCL operates iconic brands such as Taj, SeleQtions, Vivanta, and Ginger. With properties spanning multiple continents and countries, it is South Asia's largest hospitality enterprise anchored by its flagship property, The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai.
- Industry
- Hospitality
- Company size
- 10001+ employees
- Founded
- 1902
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company
Leadership
Natarajan Chandrasekaran
Chairman
Puneet Chhatwal
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
Ankur Dalwani
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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