Master Butcher: Precision Cuts and Customer Care

Palace Meat Company; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Palace Meat Company in Fresno, CA seeks a skilled butcher to join our team. You will break down primal and sub-primal cuts, prepare specialty products, and assist customers with selection and cooking tips.

Operate band saws, grinders, and knives; maintain a clean, organized workstation; monitor inventory and ensure proper storage and rotation to meet health codes. This role offers steady hours in a customer-focused shop, opportunities to learn advanced cuts, and a collaborative environment that

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a butcher, meat cutter, or in a similar meat processing role
• Strong knowledge of meat cuts, grades, and preparation techniques
• Proficiency with butchering tools and equipment including saws, knives, and slicers
• Understanding of food safety regulations and proper meat handling/storage procedures

Responsibilities

• Break down, trim, and portion primal and sub-primal cuts of meat to customer and company specifications
• Operate and maintain butchering equipment including band saws, cleavers, and grinders
• Ensure proper meat storage, rotation, and temperature compliance to meet food safety standards
• Prepare custom cuts, ground meats, and specialty products based on customer requests
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in accordance with health codes
• Assist customers with product selection, cut preferences, and cooking recommendations
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate restocking needs to management

Skills

Practical butcher expertise

Meat knowledge

Customer service

Tools

Saws

Knives

Slicers

Job description

Palace Meat Company in Fresno, CA seeks a skilled butcher to join our team. You will break down primal and sub-primal cuts, prepare specialty products, and assist customers with selection and cooking tips.

Operate band saws, grinders, and knives; maintain a clean, organized workstation; monitor inventory and ensure proper storage and rotation to meet health codes. This role offers steady hours in a customer-focused shop, opportunities to learn advanced cuts, and a collaborative environment that