Butcher

KD Market; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Store Grocery Discount

Shift Meal Perks

Whole Life Insurance

Job summary

KD Market is seeking a dedicated butcher supervisor to lead the meat department, including scheduling, yield optimization, and adherence to FSIS requirements. You will ensure freshness, proper sanitation, and efficient procurement of beef, pork, poultry, and seafood.

The role requires a strong butchery background, knowledge of retail meat margins, safety footwear, and ability to lift up to 80 lbs. State health certification is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive butchery background and understanding of retail meat margins.
• Steel toe anti-slip safety shoes required; ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Certification through IDPH / ServSafe Food Safety Sanitation Manager is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee meat department operations, butcher schedules, product yields, and labor budgets.
• Enforce FSIS ground beef recordkeeping, grind logs, supplier lot number tracking, and equipment sanitization.
• Manage freshness, rotation, and sanitation standards in the meat department.
• Order raw beef, pork, poultry, and seafood to maintain margins and minimize waste.

Skills

Butchery experience

Retail meat margins

Education

IDPH / ServSafe Food Safety Sanitation Manager Certification

Job description

Position Overview

A Butcher attends to the meat preparation needs of guests: selection, advice, butchering, weighing, band saw, grind and packaging.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Department Oversight: Manage meat department operations, butcher schedules, product yields, and labor budgets.
• FSIS Regulatory Compliance: Enforce federal FSIS ground beef recordkeeping, grind logs, supplier lot number tracking, and equipment sanitization.
• Freshness & Rotation: Oversee pre-pack meat case dates, wet tray paper replacement, and sanitation standards.
• Vendor Ordering: Order raw beef, pork, poultry, and seafood, ensuring optimal profit margins and minimal waste.

Qualifications & Position Requirements

• IDPH / ServSafe Food Safety Sanitation Manager Certification required.
• Extensive butchery background and understanding of retail meat margins.
• Steel toe anti-slip safety shoes required; ability to lift up to 80 lbs.

Compensation, Benefits & Employee Perks

KD Market offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package for regular full-time employees:

• Medical Insurance: Available for full-time employees after 90 days of employment.
• Voluntary Dental & Vision Insurance: Available after 90 days.
• Paid Time Off: Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation accrual after 90 days.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Qualified retirement plan with up to 4% company match after 180 days of employment.
• Store Grocery Discount: 10% employee discount on store purchases, extended to the employee's spouse.
• Shift Meal Perks: One complimentary custom sandwich per shift during meal breaks, plus discounted pricing on store lunch meals.
• Whole Life Insurance: Voluntary portable whole life insurance options.

Certifications & Licenses

Must possess a valid State of Illinois Department of Public Health Food Handler Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer

Krystyna's Deli, Inc. (KD Market) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or protected status.