Fine-Dining Butcher & Fabrication Specialist

Delaware North; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Lincoln Ristorante, part of Delaware North's Patina Group, in New York, NY seeks a full-time Butcher and Fabrication Specialist. The role focuses on precise fabrication, portion control, and sanitary station upkeep to support a high-level fine dining kitchen.

Ideal candidates bring five years' meat-cutting experience or a two-year apprenticeship, master knife skills, and strong organization. Flexible shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced culinary setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience as a meat cutter or equivalent
• Two-year apprenticeship program accepted as alternative experience
• Able to operate all meat production equipment per safety standards
• Strong knife skills and understanding of whole animal and fish fabrication
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to lift and move heavy products safely

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and portioning of beef, pork, poultry, fish, shellfish, and other proteins as needed
• Maintain precise portion control and product consistency according to restaurant standards
• Assist with daily and weekly inventory counts
• Proper labeling, dating, rotation, and storage of all products
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary butcher station at all times
• Monitor product quality and communicate any inconsistencies or shortages
• Work collaboratively with chefs and kitchen team to support daily service and prep needs
• Follow all DOH food safety and sanitation standards

Skills

Guest service skills

Knife skills

Time management

Organization

Heavy lifting

Food safety

Education

Two-year apprenticeship program

Tools

Band saw

Meat slicer

Meat grinder

Hobart label machine

Rotisserie

Job description

Lincoln Ristorante, part of Delaware North's Patina Group, in New York, NY seeks a full-time Butcher and Fabrication Specialist. The role focuses on precise fabrication, portion control, and sanitary station upkeep to support a high-level fine dining kitchen.

Ideal candidates bring five years' meat-cutting experience or a two-year apprenticeship, master knife skills, and strong organization. Flexible shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced culinary setting.