Butcher

DO & CO AG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily meals for staff

Health benefits for full-time

Job summary

DO & CO is seeking an experienced Butcher for our New York culinary team. The ideal candidate will be skilled at breaking down large and whole cuts with precision, handling beef, poultry, lamb, and seafood in a high-volume kitchen.

Two years of professional experience and strong knowledge of safety, yield management, and portion control are required. Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• At least two years of professional butcher experience.
• Experience with breaking down large cuts of meat.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of meat, poultry, fish cuts.
• Experience operating commercial butchery equipment safely.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and labeling standards.

Responsibilities

• Break down large and whole cuts of beef, poultry, lamb, and other proteins.
• Cut, trim, debone, portion, cube, scrape, and grind meat safely and accurately.
• Process fish and seafood according to menu specs and production requirements.
• Prepare steaks, chops, fillets, and ground meats to maximize yield.
• Maintain inventory, labels, dates, rotation, and storage per standards.

Skills

Knife skills

Whole-animal butchery

Portion control

Food safety

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial butchery equipment

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Butcher to join our growing New York culinary team! We are seeking a seasoned professional with strong knife skills and hands-on experience breaking down large and whole cuts of meat. The ideal candidate understands proper portioning, yield management, protein quality, and safe food-handling practices in a high-volume culinary environment.

About DO & CO

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments, Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly - sometimes beyond our own expectations.

Responsibilities

• Break down large and whole cuts of beef, poultry, lamb, and other proteins according to production requirements.
• Cut, trim, debone, portion, cube, scrape, and grind meat safely and accurately.
• Cut and process fish and seafood according to menu and production specifications.
• Prepare steaks, chops, fillets, ground meats, and other specialty cuts while maximizing product yield.
• Weigh and portion meat and seafood according to established recipes and operating procedures.
• Read, understand, and follow menu specifications, production requirements, and cutting instructions.
• Inspect meat, poultry, fish, and seafood for freshness, quality, and proper condition.
• Receive, label, date, rotate, and store protein deliveries according to food safety standards.
• Maintain appropriate inventory and par levels to support uninterrupted production.
• Place timely meat and seafood orders when designated or when the Head Butcher is unavailable.
• Maintain accurate inventory, ordering, and product-usage records.
• Monitor product waste and follow proper yield- and portion-control procedures.
• Safely operate and maintain knives, grinders, saws, and other butchery equipment.
• Immediately report equipment damage, maintenance needs, or safety concerns.
• Keep butcher rooms, coolers, equipment, tools, and storage areas clean, sanitary, and organized.
• Train and support newly hired Butchers and Butcher Helpers as needed.
• Follow all company food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Assist in other butcher-room or culinary production areas based on operational needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or management.

Qualifications

• At least two years of professional experience as a Butcher required.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with whole-animal butchery and breaking down large cuts of meat required.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of various meat, poultry, fish, and seafood cuts.
• Experience operating commercial butchery equipment safely.
• Thorough knowledge of food safety, sanitation, storage, labeling, and product-rotation standards.
• Capable of reading and following recipes, menu specifications, production sheets, and cutting instructions.
• Strong understanding of portion control, product yield, inventory management, and waste reduction.
• Comfortable handling a substantial workload while meeting strict production deadlines.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, dependable, organized, and committed to quality.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and performing physically demanding, repetitive work.
• Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

What We Offer

• Pay rate: $28.50 per hour.
• Complimentary daily meals, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time employees.
• 401(k) eligibility for full-time employees.
• A workplace committed to innovation, creativity, and exceptional hospitality.
• Genuine career-development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The opportunity to represent and collaborate with a global leader in luxury gourmet entertainment.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

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