Butcher - Graziano's Lifetime

Grazianos Group; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Grazianos Group in Florida is seeking a skilled butcher to cut, trim, and prepare meat for grocery stores and restaurants. The role emphasizes safety and quality, working with meat-cutting equipment to meet specifications.

You will handle packaging, labeling, and price tagging, ensure freshness, and follow USDA guidelines. Prolonged standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working around carcasses are part of the job. Experience in meat cutting is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in meat cutting, packaging, and food handling.
• Ability to operate band saws and other meat-cutting equipment.
• Familiarity with USDA guidelines.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operates meat processing equipment.
• Uses hand tools and power equipment to cut meat to specifications.
• Tenderizes, packages, weighs, labels, and prices meat products.
• Vacuum packs meat for distribution.
• Evaluates quality control and ensures workspace is sanitary.
• Ensures products comply with USDA guidelines.
• Receives and stores meat when delivered and ensures quality and freshness.
• Notifies manager of problems affecting product quality.
• Meets productivity, accuracy, and quality standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

USDA guidelines

Band saw operation

Organizational skills

Order accuracy

Tools

Band saws

Meat-cutting equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

The Butcher will cut, trim, and prepare meat for use or sale in grocery stores or restaurants.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operates meat processing equipment.
• Uses hand tools and power equipment to cut meat to specifications.
• Tenderizes, packages, weighs, labels, and prices meat products.
• Vacuum pack meat for distribution.
• Evaluates quality control and ensures workspace is kept sanitary.
• Ensures products comply with all U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) guidelines.
• Receives and stores meat when it is delivered and ensures its quality and freshness.
• Notifies manager of any problems or issues that could affect the quality of meat products sold to customers.
• Meets productivity, accuracy, and quality standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills and focus on customer service.
• Familiarity with USDA guidelines.
• Ability to operate band saws and other meat-cutting equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to fulfill customer orders efficiently and accurately.

Education and Experience:

• At least one years of experience in meat cutting, packaging, and food handling preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to work near animal carcasses, blood, and other animal fluids.
• Ability to tolerate temperatures in the workspace that fluctuate between extreme cold and extreme heat.