Butcher

Sendik's Food Market; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sendik’s Food Markets is seeking a Butcher 1/Manager for the Meat & Seafood Department. You will model our culture by delivering best-in-class service and preparing high-quality pork, chicken, and poultry products. You will assist customers with recommendations and product suggestions.

Join a team dedicated to exceptional quality, genuine service, and community pride, with growth opportunities in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old due to operation of Meat & Seafood equipment.
• Prior experience with meat cutting is required, with ability to meet yield and proficiency standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions, priorities and circumstances.
• Ability to solve problems and make independent decisions regarding department needs and priorities.
• Strong knowledge of local and state health, sanitation and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers in the Meat & Seafood Department while modeling Sendik’s culture and providing exceptional service.
• Provide timely and friendly assistance when answering questions and making suggestions.
• Prepare Top Shelf items for the Meat and Seafood case (kabobs, marinades, gourmet burgers).
• Grind meat according to the daily production schedule.
• Cut pork, chicken and poultry portions as per plan; beef as needed.
• Maintain grind and sanitation logs and ensure quality and freshness.
• Operate, maintain and clean Meat & Seafood equipment (knives, grinder, saw, coolers).
• Assist with training and mentoring of new associates.

Skills

Meat cutting

Customer service

Communication

Adaptability

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Requirements

Sendik's Food Markets: Join a Century of Excellence. Sendik’s Food Markets is far more than a grocery store—we are a family-owned company built on a century-long tradition of providing "only the best." With our 2026 Centennial Anniversary marking a century of excellence, we seek passionate individuals eager to join a team defined by exceptional quality, genuine service, and community pride. We currently operate 17 store locations across southeastern Wisconsin.

At Sendik's we blend the warmth of a local grocer with the energy and nimbleness of a fast-paced, innovative retail environment. We empower our associates to become experts, fostering a culture where every single person contributes to our signature, award-winning customer experience.

If you are looking for a career where your passion for service and hard work lead to genuine growth and make a tangible impact right in your community, you belong at Sendik's.

Role Title

Butcher 1

Manager

Meat & Seafood Manager

Job Summary

The Butcher 1 will be responsible for modeling and promoting Sendik’s culture by consistently providing “best in class” service to our guests. The main responsibility of the Butcher 1 is to create and prepare high-quality pork, chicken and poultry products for our customers. In addition, the Butcher 1 will assist customers with recommendations and product suggestions.

Our Values:

Service: We will treat every customer like a beloved family member or friend and find a way to say “yes” to our customers. It’s important that we engage with every customer that enters our store, and follow the 10/4 rule. At the end of any interaction with a customer, we will offer a sincere “Thank you for your business!”

Passion: We have a passion for excellence and to be the best at what we do. We will seek product knowledge and commit to quality by believing in the Sendik’s brand.

Nimbleness: Provide great solutions for our customers by exploring all possibilities and welcoming change. We will be quick to respond to our customers and use “Red Truck Service” when additional assistance is needed.

Work Experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• - Serve customers in the Meat & Seafood Department while modeling Sendik’s culture and providing “best in class” customer service, which includes, greeting, engaging, delighting and thanking every guest for their business
• - Provide consistent, timely and friendly customer service when answering questions and making suggestions
• - Prepare and prep all Top Shelf items for the Meat and Seafood case, including, but not limited to, kabobs, marinades, and gourmet burgers
• - Grind meat according to the daily production schedule
• - Consistently meet Sendik’s proficiency and yield standards
• - Cut various portions of meat, including pork, chicken and poultry based on daily production schedule. Beef products will be cut on an as-needed basis
• - Assist with communicating and repurposing potential department shrink
• - Maintain grind and sanitation logs
• - Assist with maintain back coolers, including, but not limited to rotating and dating for quality and freshness
• - Assist with creating displays based on the weekly sales ad
• - Operate, maintain and clean Meat & Seafood equipment including knives, grinder, saw and coolers
• - Assist with the training and mentoring of new associates in the Meat & Seafood Department
• - Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety/sanitation regulations and procedures
• - Assist with all other Meat & Seafood Department duties as needed

Qualifications:

• - Must be a minimum of 18 years of age due to required operation of Meat & Seafood equipment
• - Prior experience with meat cutting is required, with the ability to consistently meet Sendik’s yield and proficiency standards
• - Excellent communication, organizational and planning skills
• - Ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions, priorities and circumstances
• - Ability to problem solve and make independent decisions regarding department needs and priorities
• - Strong knowledge of local and state health, sanitation and safety regulations
• - Strong sense of urgency, time management, prioritization and multitasking skills
• - Ability to accommodate a fluctuating schedule, including evening, weekend and holiday shifts
• - Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, push/pull for extended periods of time
• - Ability to lift up to 100 pounds