Butcher & Protein Prep Specialist

Landed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tao Group Hospitality is seeking a skilled butcher to prepare and portion meats for banquets and daily service. The role requires reading prep lists, marinating, labeling proteins, and coordinating with Sous Chefs and Chefs to ensure FIFO standards.

Must be comfortable with heavy lifting and standing for extended periods. Ideal candidates have 2-4 years of butcher experience, knowledge of meat cuts and preparation, and a background in high-volume restaurant operations.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience as a butcher required.
• Education or food preparation or meat cutting experience required.
• Ability to read preparation lists and order requests from kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, grinding, and preparing meats for service.
• Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment and ensuring labeling and stock-making procedures.
• Keeping records, inventory, and ordering.
• Performing quality inspections on meats and other products.
• Adhering to food safety and sanitation controls.
• Brines and marinades fall under the responsibility of the butchers.
• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Butcher experience

Food safety knowledge

Education

Meat cutting experience

Tools

Meat grinders

Knives

Job description

The Tao Group Hospitality is seeking a skilled butcher to prepare and portion meats for banquets and daily service. The role requires reading prep lists, marinating, labeling proteins, and coordinating with Sous Chefs and Chefs to ensure FIFO standards.

Must be comfortable with heavy lifting and standing for extended periods. Ideal candidates have 2-4 years of butcher experience, knowledge of meat cuts and preparation, and a background in high-volume restaurant operations.