Butcher

About This Role

Working as a butcher involves cutting and packaging various meat products, preparing special orders, and maintaining a clean work area. This role suits someone with knowledge of different meat cuts and a positive, customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Cut and package meat products
• Cut beef carcasses, sides, and quarters
• Cut, trim, grind, weigh, and prepare standard cuts of meat
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area
• Stock and maintain shelves and displays
• Properly handle and store food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
• Prepare special orders as per customer's request
• Interact with customers to explain various meat cuts and recipes
• Handle customer service inquiries and provide a positive customer experience

Requirements

• Knowledge of different cuts and preparation of meat (beef, pork, poultry, etc.)
• Positive, can-do personality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Comfortable working during peak grocery deli hours (i.e. evenings, daytime, weekends, and holidays)
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50lbs
• Willingness and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development

Nice to have:

• Experience as a butcher
• Experience breaking down beef carcasses