Butcher & Prep Specialist — Crafting Top-Quality Proteins

One Off Hospitality Group.; Highwood (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

One Off Hospitality Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a dedicated butcher/prep cook to join its culinary team. You will perform daily butchery and fabrication of beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and other proteins as directed, trim and portion according to specs, and support kitchen prep to keep production on schedule.

Responsibilities include handling seafood, labeling and storing products, following recipes and safety procedures, maintaining a clean work area, and communicating issues to culinary

Qualifications

• Culinary school graduate or equal work experience required.
• Food Handler Certification required.
• Ability to handle stress under pressure.
• Willingness to maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily butchery and fabrication of beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and other proteins as directed.
• Trim, portion, cut, grind, and prepare proteins according to established specifications.
• Prepare seafood and other ingredients as needed.
• Maintain consistent portion sizes and minimize product waste.
• Follow recipes, prep lists, production schedules, and chef specifications.
• Label, date, store, and rotate all prepared products according to food safety standards.
• Maintain an organized and efficient butcher/prep station throughout the shift.
• Assist with general kitchen prep, including chopping, slicing, portioning, and preparation of sauces, stocks, vegetables, and other ingredients as needed.
• Properly operate and maintain knives, slicers, grinders, saws, and other kitchen equipment.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area, including proper cleaning and sanitizing of tools, equipment, floors, and prep surfaces.
• Follow all company food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Communicate inventory needs, product quality concerns, and equipment issues to culinary leadership.
• Assist with receiving and properly storing deliveries when needed.
• Work closely with chefs and the culinary team to ensure prep is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Support other kitchen areas and team members as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by culinary leadership

Skills

Butchery

Attention to detail

Stress management

Independent work

Education

Culinary school graduate or equal work experience

Food Handler Certification

Tools

Knives

Slicers

Grinders

Saws

Job description

One Off Hospitality Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a dedicated butcher/prep cook to join its culinary team. You will perform daily butchery and fabrication of beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and other proteins as directed, trim and portion according to specs, and support kitchen prep to keep production on schedule.

Responsibilities include handling seafood, labeling and storing products, following recipes and safety procedures, maintaining a clean work area, and communicating issues to culinary