BUTCHER (FULL TIME)

Restaurant Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health & Wellness

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in New York City is seeking a full-time butcher at La Mercerie, 53 Howard Street. Prior butcher experience is required; hours vary and full availability is required. Applicants should be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-end kitchen environment.

The successful candidate will cut, trim, and prepare meat, maintain sanitation, and assist with supplier orders and product displays. Pay ranges from $18 to $23 per hour, with comprehensive benefits for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Previous butcher experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with supplier representative(s) to determine order details and price.
• Receives, inspects and stores meat in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Records and tracks quantity of meat received and issued to cooks and/or keeps records of meat sales.
• Estimates requirements and orders or requisitions meat supplies to maintain inventories.
• Cuts, trims, bones, ties and grinds meats, such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish, to prepare for cooking; cures, smokes, tenderizes and preserves meat.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, display and storage areas, supplies and utensils within work area.
• Handles foods items with safety regulations in mind during preparation and service.
• Prepares and places meat cuts and products in display counter.
• Prepares custom cuts of meat as ordered by customers or for meals.
• Shapes, laces and ties roasts using boning knife, skewer and twine.
• Wraps, weighs, labels and prices cuts of meat.
• Totals sales and collect money from customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Butchery

Job description

Restaurant Associates

• We have an opening for full time BUTCHER positions.
• Location: La Mercerie - 53 Howard Street, New York, NY 10013. Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time; Days and hours may vary. Full availability is required. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Previous butcher experience is required.
• Pay Range: $18.00 per hour to $23.00 per hour.

Upscale French cuisine downtown NYC. The very talented Executive Chef Heloïse Fischbach balances classical training with avant-garde technique in a thoughtful reimagining of seasonal French cuisine at this downtown gem linked to the Romain and Williams interior design store. We are seeking dedicated, detail-driven, culinary professionals who have a strong passion for food, technique, and an eagerness to learn more, which comes with the opportunity to build on your skills and grow as a leader in the kitchen. The ideal candidate is devoted to becoming an integral member of a team that values a strong work ethic and also has the desire to learn and hone the craft of French cooking.

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to work This is R/A !

Job Summary

Summary: Cuts, trims and prepares meat for use in food production or sale in retail establishments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works directly with supplier representative(s) to determine order details and price.
• Receives, inspects and stores meat in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Records and tracks quantity of meat received and issued to cooks and/or keeps records of meat sales.
• Estimates requirements and orders or requisitions meat supplies to maintain inventories.
• Cuts, trims, bones, ties and grinds meats, such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish, to prepare for cooking; cures, smokes, tenderizes and preserves meat.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, display and storage areas, supplies and utensils within work area.
• Handles foods items with safety regulations in mind during preparation and service.
• Prepares and places meat cuts and products in display counter.
• Prepares custom cuts of meat as ordered by customers or for meals.
• Shapes, laces and ties roasts using boning knife, skewer and twine.
• Wraps, weighs, labels and prices cuts of meat.
• Totals sales and collect money from customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates At Restaurant Associates Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.