Butcher - FT

Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace in; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled butcher to join their busy Meat Department. The ideal candidate will possess excellent meat cutting skills and extensive experience with bandsaws and butchering knives. Responsibilities include providing exceptional customer service, preparing and arranging meat cuts, and adhering to safety guidelines. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, along with discounts on meals and in-store shopping. If you have a passion for quality meat preparation and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

50% Discount on Lunch

25% Off In-Store Shopping

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a butcher in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in using bandsaws and butchering knives.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and display cuts of meat attractively for customers.
• Inspect meat deliveries and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Meat Cutting Skills

Customer Service

Butchering Techniques

Safety Guidelines Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Bandsaw

Butchering Knives

Meat Grinders

Job description

Butcher - FT (Food Services)

Our Smithtown Store is actively seeking a FT Butcher for its busy Meat Department! This individual will have excellent meat cutting skills, with in-depth experience using a bandsaw and butchering knives. A cut test will be scheduled for qualified candidates.

Our Butchers are responsible for providing excellent customer service at the counter, assisting customers with their questions and orders. The individual must be adept at cutting and preparing meat, comfortable handling industrial butchering equipment, and familiar with best practices, all applicable laws, and company policies.

Responsibilities

1. Counter duties include:

• Arranging cuts of meat and placing them attractively in the display case to encourage purchase.
• Weighing, labeling, and pricing a variety of meat cuts efficiently to satisfy customer demands.
• Using skewers, bone knives, twine, and other tools to lace, tie, and shape roasts for customer purchase and cooking.

Hands-on butcher duties include:

• Receiving and inspecting meat deliveries to ensure quality standards.
• Maintaining records, budgets, and inventory.
• Using Uncle G's traditional cutting techniques and protocols, including meat grinders, knives, saws, and other tools to portion meat.

Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience as a butcher using a bandsaw in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work efficiently while following all safety guidelines and policies.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and understanding English.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, a 50% discount on lunch, 25% off in-store shopping, and more!