Butcher

R365hire; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

R365hire in Scottsdale is seeking a skilled butcher to join a busy kitchen. You will break down, trim, portion, and store meat and seafood, ensuring high quality, proper safety, and organization. Strong knife work and reliable teamwork are essential for this fast-paced environment.

The role supports daily service and events, with FIFO storage, accurate yields, and strict sanitation. Training and advancement opportunities accompany a competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Previous butcher or kitchen prep experience preferred.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of meat and seafood cuts.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion specs, and food-safety procedures.
• Reliable, organized and able to work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Break down, trim, and portion meat, poultry, and seafood per recipes and standards.
• Prepare cuts for daily service and events; adjust for menu changes.
• Label, date, rotate, and store products using FIFO.
• Inspect products for freshness and proper temperature; report concerns.
• Keep work areas, knives, equipment, and storage spaces clean and sanitary.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Track product usage and communicate shortages to the chef.
• Reduce waste by efficient use of products and accurate yields.
• Coordinate with the chef and prep team to meet deadlines.
• Assist with other kitchen prep duties as needed.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

Food handler certification

Tools

Boning knives

Butchering tools

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Department: Front of House (FOH) Reports To: Executive Chef > GM Location: The Americano / Tell Your Friends Pay: $22 - $24

Description

We’re looking for a skilled, dependable Butcher to join our kitchen team. The Butcher will prepare, trim, portion, and store meat and seafood according to restaurant specifications, while maintaining high standards for quality, food safety, and organization. The right person takes pride in precise knife work, works efficiently, and communicates well with the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Break down, trim, and portion meat, poultry, and seafood according to recipes and portion standards.
• Prepare cuts for daily service, special events, and changing menu needs.
• Label, date, rotate, and store products properly using FIFO practices.
• Inspect products for freshness, quality, and proper temperature; report concerns to a chef or manager.
• Keep work areas, knives, equipment, and storage spaces clean and sanitary.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Track product usage and communicate shortages or low inventory to the chef.
• Reduce waste by using products efficiently and maintaining accurate yields.
• Coordinate with the chef and prep team to meet production deadlines.
• Assist with other kitchen prep duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a butcher, meat cutter, or kitchen prep cook preferred.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of common meat and seafood cuts.
• Ability to follow recipes, portion specifications, and food safety procedures.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Able to stand for extended periods and safely lift and carry kitchen supplies.
• Food handler certification, or willingness to obtain one, as required by local regulations.
• A positive attitude and ability to work respectfully as part of a team.
• Must be available TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 8AM - 4PM

Take pride in your role - your effort directly affects the flow and success of every service.