Master Butchery & Prep Chef: Whole-Animal Specialist

The HOUSEPitality Family; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

PTO from Day One

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Promotions from Within

Job summary

Can Can Brasserie in Richmond, VA is seeking a skilled butcher/prep cook to break down fish, poultry, and primal beef/pork/lamb cuts to spec. You will fabricate steaks and chops, assist with charcuterie, and manage protein inventory with a focus on yield and portion control.

The role requires 2+ years of butchery experience in a fast-paced kitchen, excellent knife skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Weekend/holiday availability is expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years butchery in a high-volume kitchen or professional shop.
• Prep cook experience in a scratch kitchen.
• Strong knife skills and whole-animal fabrication knowledge.
• Understanding yields, portion control, and cost awareness.

Responsibilities

• Break down whole fish, poultry, and primal beef/pork/lamb cuts to spec.
• Fabricate steaks, chops, and portioned cuts with consistent weights.
• Grind, trim, tie, and prepare charcuterie components as needed.
• Manage protein inventory: rotation, labeling, yields, ordering support.
• Maintain the butchery station and walk-in to top sanitation standards.
• Execute daily prep lists for stocks, sauces, and mise en place.
• Communicate with the Chef and kitchen team on product, counts, and needs.

Skills

Knife skills

Whole-animal fabrication

Portion control

Cost awareness

Organized

Team-first attitude

Stamina/physical ability

Tools

Chef knives

Job description

Can Can Brasserie in Richmond, VA is seeking a skilled butcher/prep cook to break down fish, poultry, and primal beef/pork/lamb cuts to spec. You will fabricate steaks and chops, assist with charcuterie, and manage protein inventory with a focus on yield and portion control.

The role requires 2+ years of butchery experience in a fast-paced kitchen, excellent knife skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Weekend/holiday availability is expected.