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NASSAU COUNTYTitle:BUTCHER II
Code:720080 3OA
CLASS SPECIFICATIONPage:1 of 1

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Plans, directs and participates in the receiving, butchering, preparation of meats and related items in an institutional kitchen; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, the duties require the exercise of considerable judgment in accepting, weighing, planning and preparing and butchering meats in the amounts and at times required for daily meals.

TYPICAL DUTIES
1.Inspects, weighs, receives, and stores meat and related supplies in accordance with accepted principles and policies of the department.
2.Plans and directs butchering of meats in amounts and at times required by cooks and food service personnel.
3.Estimates amounts of meats required.
4.Butchers meats according to established methods.
5.Instructs subordinates in techniques of butchering, operation of equipment and sanitation and safety standards and procedures.
6.Supervises cleaning and maintenance of work areas and equipment.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.Thorough knowledge of and skill in the techniques of butchering meats and in operation of required equipment.
2.Thorough knowledge of grades and qualities of meats.
3.Sufficient knowledge and skills in techniques, methods and equipment used in institutional cooking to substitute in this area as required.
4.Ability to weigh meats, record and total weights and compare with required and billed.
5.Ability to plan and implement butchering of meats.
6.Ability to instruct and supervise subordinates in required techniques.
7.Knowledge of ability to apply established safety and sanitation standards.
8.Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
1.Graduation from high school;
and
2.Five years of experience in butchering large quantities of meats, two years of which must include regular supervision of subordinate employees;
or
3.A satisfactory combination of training and experience.


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