Journeyman Meat Cutter

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham Young University seeks a Journeyman Meat Cutter to assist in meat production, quality control, and training apprentices on campus. This full-time position requires production experience and a commitment to BYU's mission, offering benefits including generous paid time off and retirement contributions.

Benefits

401k with employer contributions

Generous vacation and sick time

Employee assistance program

Tuition benefits for employees

Access to athletic facilities

Excellent medical/dental benefits

Paid parental and maternity leave

Free UTA passes

Qualifications

• Firm commitment to BYU's mission.
• Ability to handle objects up to 50 lbs.
• Physical examination required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in daily production activities and monitors meat quality.
• Manages the fresh meat section at BYU Creamery.
• Develops training for apprentice level meat cutters.

Skills

Food Safety practices

Meat cutting skills

Management skills

Cooperative working

Problem Solving

Education

1 year of Food Production experience

Tools

Meat cutting equipment

Job description

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Why Work at BYU As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.”



Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Job Description

Job Title: Journeyman Meat Cutter

Job Summary

This position is to assist in the forecasting, planning, and cutting of all meat (beef, chicken, pork, turkey, fish, etc.) for use on BYU campus including the MTC, Cannon Commons, Catering, Retail Restaurants, Concessions, and wrapped products for retail sales at the Creamery stores. This position also assists in developing and implementing an apprenticeship program to train new meat cutters as needed.

What You'll Do In This Role

Production Execution

• Assists in daily production activities
• Monitors weights of delivered products
• Assures that all meat orders are filled
• Plans and assists with deliveries
  
  

Quality Control and Evaluation

• This position requires expertise in evaluating and controlling the quality of all meat products.
• This position has the responsibility of rejecting sub-standard products.
• Responsible the beef forecasting and aging process.
• This position is responsible for maintaining proper temperatures, documentation of meat produced in the Meat Shop, maintaining temperature, sanitation, and delivery logs.
  
  

Butcher

• Manages the fresh meat section for BYU Creamery locations.
• Select all meat cuts for profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Monitors meat rotation in these locations.
• Makes recommendations of new protein options.
  
  

Assists the Meat Shop Manager in the implementation of the Apprenticeship Program

• Develop training for apprentice level meat cutters. This training involves education regarding the various cuts of meat, maximizing the yields from bulk products, safe handling of knives and cutting equipment, and sanitation procedures to ensure food safety.
• Under the direction of the manager, who selects the apprentice, this position assumes development responsibility as the apprentice moves towards journeyman status.
• This position will educate and supervise hands-on experience of processing and identifying all cuts of meats – from poultry, beef, seafood, pork, etc. They will also supervise marinating, grinding, and making of charcuterie.
• Assumes management of Meat Shop in absence of the manager.
  
  

What Qualifies you for this Role?

Education/Experience

Minimum education/experience required:

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• 1 year of Food Production experience.
• Ability to handle heavy objects (up to 50 lbs) and exposure to unfavorable conditions and potential hazards
• A physical examination will be given as part of the applicant review process to ensure selected candidate meets this requirement.
  
  

Preferred

• Meat shop management experience with more than 5 years’ experience in a meat cutting operation with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Proven experience in a food service (non-retail, i.e. restaurant) operation.
  
  

Skills, Abilities, Knowledge, Licenses, Certifications

• Must have demonstrated ability to generate new ideas and products that add value for the BYU and local communities.
• Expertise in Food Safety best practices, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), sanitation requirements and procedures, and safe handling of cleaning and sanitation chemicals.
• Knowledge of meat cutting equipment, USDA requirements and laws, meat cutting skills, tool sharpening and processing equipment, meat inventory controls.
• Ability to work cooperatively with the varied personalities found in a large Dining organization.
• Good management and business skills.
• Basic understanding of current computer programs commonly found in business environments (Microsoft Word and Excel, and email programs).
  
  

What We Offer In Return

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
  
  

Pay Level: 48

Typical Starting Pay: $20 - $25.75

Physical Effort

• Moderate – Physical effort represented by frequent handling of medium weight objects (approx. 20-50 lbs.) and materials, or use of medium weight hand tools. May require climbing and working from ladders or in awkward positions.
• Frequent Lifting of up to 50 lbs
  
  

Environment

• Periodic exposure to unfavorable conditions because of unavoidable need to be in variable temperatures or wet environments, etc.
• Frequent work in freezers and coolers.
• Frequent exposure to temperatures from -20° to 55°F
  
  

Hazards

• Moderate existing or potential hazards .
• Frequent operation of cutting, grinding, cubing and slicing equipment.
  
  

Required Documents

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!

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