Butcher

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

50% off lunch

25% off in-store shopping

Job summary

Uncle G’s Marketplace in Port Washington, NY, is seeking a skilled butcher with a passion for old-school cutting techniques to join our busy Meat Department.

You will handle customer-facing displays, weigh and label meat, prepare specialty items, and manage deliveries with precise record-keeping while adhering to safety and cleanliness standards. 7+ years experience, bandsaw use, and strong English communication are required; health coverage and employee discounts offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 7+ years of professional butchering experience, including bandsaw use, in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of traditional cutting methods and best practices.
• Ability to work safely, efficiently, and with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable communicating in English.

Responsibilities

• Create eye-catching displays of fresh cuts to tempt customers.
• Weigh, label, and price meat accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare specialty items — tying roasts, trimming cuts, and customizing orders with precision and care.
• Receive, inspect, and handle deliveries to ensure high quality.
• Use saws, knives, grinders, and other equipment to prepare cuts according to Uncle G’s standards.
• Keep accurate records of inventory, budgets, and stock.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and compliance with all regulations.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to keep the department running smoothly.

Skills

Meat cutting

Equipment operation

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bandsaw

Butchering tools

Job description

Are you a master of the cut? Our full service gourmet Marketplace is seeking a skilled Butcher to join our busy Meat Department! This individual will have expert meat-cutting abilities, confidence with industrial butchering equipment, and a commitment to keeping tradition alive with our “old school” cutting techniques. A cut test will be scheduled for qualified candidates — so bring your skills!

What You’ll Do

Customer-Facing Duties:

1. Create eye-catching displays of fresh cuts to tempt customers
2. Weigh, label, and price meat accurately and efficiently
3. Prepare specialty items — tying roasts, trimming cuts, and customizing orders with precision and care

Hands-On Butcher Duties:

1. Receive, inspect, and handle deliveries to ensure the highest quality standards
2. Use saws, knives, grinders, and other equipment to prepare cuts according to Uncle G’s standards
3. Keep accurate records of inventory, budgets, and stock
4. Maintain safety, cleanliness, and compliance with all regulations
5. Perform additional tasks as needed to keep the department running smoothly

What We’re Looking For

1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. 7+ years of professional butchering experience, including bandsaw use, in a fast-paced environment
3. Strong knowledge of traditional cutting methods and best practices
4. Ability to work safely, efficiently, and with excellent attention to detail
5. Comfortable communicating in English (speaking, reading, and writing)

Perks & Benefits

We value our team members! Enjoy:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
2. 50% off lunch
3. 25% off in-store shopping
4. And more!

Step behind the counter and bring your expertise to a team that appreciates craftsmanship, tradition, and great food.