Butcher

Fogo de Chão; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Voluntary benefits package

Job summary

Fogo de Chão in San Diego seeks a dedicated kitchen team member to support high-volume churrasco service, including grilling, meat portioning, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work weekends/holidays. Both full-time and part-time positions are available with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Experience in kitchen operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Butcher, trim and skewer meat items.
• Supervise the grill and monitor cooking times and temperatures.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards for guests and team.
• Maintain inventory levels and stock storage room daily.
• Observe cleanliness of kitchen area and perform tasks as assigned.

Skills

Knife skills

Meat handling

Safety standards

Inventory management

Job description

At Fogo de Chão, we strive to give our guests an unforgettable dining experience of discovery while showcasing the Culinary Art of Churrasco. Our mission is to ignite fire and joy to care for our team, our guests and our communities. We believe better futures start when we bring our best to the table every day to Feed a Purposeful Future - starting with our team members. We feed our teams with fulfilling job opportunities, making space around the table so everyone feels welcome. At Fogo, we’ll provide you with a fulfilling career with professional and personal growth opportunities at every level. Our values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, humility and Deixa Comigo (we've got you!) are more than just words, it's how we do things every day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all kitchen equipment is in proper working condition, cleaned and organized.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards to provide the team members and guests a safe environment.
• Maintain proper inventory levels and stock storage room on a daily basis.
• Understand knife safety, use and sanitation of all kitchen equipment.
• Butcher, trim and skewer meat items by selecting, portioning and properly seasoning meats.
• Supervise the grill, overseeing the cooking time and temperature of meats and ensure meats are at Fogo standards and guest demand as communicated by Gauchos(as) and management.
• Observe cleanliness of kitchen floor at all times by mopping and sweeping area.
• Perform all reasonable tasks assigned by management team.

Requirements

• Must be able to transport objects up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time, and work at a quick pace.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available for full-time, hourly Team Members on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
• company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability are provided where allowed.
• We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage, Permanent Life, and Pet Insurance.
• Part-Time Team Members are offered a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Health plan in addition to Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Coverage for these plans can start as early as the first of the month following your hire date.
• Part-Time Team Members are offered enrollment in voluntary benefits, including Pet Insurance, Legal, and ID Protection.

Fogo de Chão is an Equal Opportunity & E Verify Employer

This position has a pay range that starts at $17.75 and goes up to $21.75. Your rate is dependent upon your relevant work experience.