Butcher & Prep Chef: Whole-Animal, Scratch Kitchen

HOUSEpitality Family; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

PTO from Day One

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Promotions from Within

Job summary

Can Can Brasserie in Richmond, VA seeks a Line Cook with a strong emphasis on butchery to break down fish, poultry, and primal cuts for menu needs. You will fabricate steaks and chops, prep charcuterie, and manage protein inventory, while maintaining high sanitation standards.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in butchery in busy settings, knife skills, and the ability to work weekends/holidays. This role supports a scratch kitchen with classic technique and a collaborative team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of butchery experience in a high-volume setting.
• Prep cook experience in a scratch kitchen.
• Strong knife skills and whole-animal fabrication knowledge.
• Understanding of yields, portion control, and cost awareness.
• Organized, detail-oriented and capable of owning a station.

Responsibilities

• Break down whole fish, poultry, and primal beef/pork/lamb to spec.
• Fabricate steaks, chops, and portioned cuts with consistent weights.
• Grind, trim, tie, and prepare charcuterie components as needed.
• Manage protein inventory: rotation, labeling, yields, and ordering support.
• Maintain the butchery station and walk-in to high sanitation standards.
• Execute daily prep lists for stocks, sauces, and mise en place.
• Communicate with the Chef and kitchen team on product and needs.

Skills

butchery experience

prep cook experience

knife skills

yields & cost awareness

station ownership

team player

physical strength

weekend/holiday availability

Job description

Can Can Brasserie in Richmond, VA seeks a Line Cook with a strong emphasis on butchery to break down fish, poultry, and primal cuts for menu needs. You will fabricate steaks and chops, prep charcuterie, and manage protein inventory, while maintaining high sanitation standards.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in butchery in busy settings, knife skills, and the ability to work weekends/holidays. This role supports a scratch kitchen with classic technique and a collaborative team atmosphere.