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8. Kitchen staff in a restaurant or hotel

A kitchen staff member who serves as a meat cutter plays a crucial role in ensuring that meat dishes are prepared to the highest standards of quality, freshness, and consistency in a restaurant or hotel kitchen. Your expertise and attention to detail contribute to the success of the kitchen and the satisfaction of diners. The average hourly wage for kitchen staff in Canada ranges from $14 to $20 per hour.

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Responsibilities of a Kitchen Staff as a Meat Cutter

  • Meat Preparation: Cutting, trimming, and portioning various types of meat according to recipes, menu specifications, and customer orders.
  • Quality Control: As a meat cutter, you are responsible for ensuring that only high-quality meat is used in food preparation and that any subpar or spoiled meat is discarded.
  • Portion Control: Ensuring that meat portions are consistent in size and weight to maintain portion control and minimize waste. This helps control food costs and ensures that each dish is served with the appropriate amount of meat.
  • Inventory Management: Monitoring meat inventory levels, rotating stock to maintain freshness, and ordering supplies as needed.
  • Sanitation and Safety: Adhering to food safety and sanitation standards to prevent cross-contamination and ensure a clean and safe working environment.
  • Meat Preparation Techniques: Beyond simply cutting and trimming meat, a skilled meat cutter in the kitchen may be familiar with various meat preparation techniques such as boning, fileting, and butterflying.
  • Knife Skills: Demonstrating proficiency in using knives and other cutting tools safely and effectively.
  • Menu Development Support: Collaborating with chefs and kitchen management to develop new menu items or refine existing recipes.

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