Butcher

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food sector is seeking a skilled butcher to join their busy Meat Department in Melville. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your meat cutting expertise while providing exceptional customer service. As a butcher, you will be responsible for preparing and displaying high-quality meat cuts, ensuring customer satisfaction, and adhering to safety and quality standards. With a comprehensive benefits package including discounts on meals and in-store shopping, this position promises a rewarding experience in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for quality meat and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

50% discount on lunch

25% off in-store shopping

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a butcher in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle industrial butchering equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and display cuts of meat attractively for customers.
• Weigh, label, and price a variety of meat cuts efficiently.

Skills

Meat cutting skills

Customer service

Industrial butchering equipment handling

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bandsaw

Butchering knives

Meat grinders

Bone knives

Job description

Our Melville Store is actively seeking a FT Butcher for its busy Meat Department! This individual will have excellent meat cutting skills, with in-depth experience using a bandsaw and butchering knives. A cut test will be scheduled for qualified candidates.

Our Butchers are responsible for providing excellent customer service at the counter, assisting customers with their questions and orders. The individual must be adept at cutting and preparing meat, feeling comfortable handling industrial butchering equipment, and familiar with best practices and all applicable laws and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Arranging cuts of meat and placing them in an attractive manner in the display case so that customers will wish to purchase them.
• Weighing, labeling, and pricing a variety of cuts of meat for on-demand selections by customers in an efficient manner that keeps customers satisfied.
• Using skewers, bone knives, twine, and other tools to lace, tie, and shape roasts so that they are ready for customers to buy and cook.

Hands-on butcher job duties include:

• Receiving deliveries of meat and inspecting them to ensure that they adhere to the highest quality standards.
• Keeping records, budgets, and inventory.
• In accordance with Uncle G's strict old-school cutting techniques and protocols, using meat grinders, knives, saws, and other tools to cut meat down into smaller portions.
• Other duties and functions as assigned.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a minimum of 7+ years of experience working as a butcher using a bandsaw in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work efficiently while following all company safety guidelines and policies.
• Must be able to speak, read, and understand the English language.
• Must be punctual and reliable to work shifts.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 50% discount on lunch, 25% off of in-store shopping, and more!