Pit Crew

Urban Roots Brewery LP; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Roots Brewery LP is seeking a dedicated Butcher to join our kitchen team in Sacramento. You will work closely with the Lead Butcher, sous chef, and head chef during your shift to ensure excellent service and top-quality smoked meats.

Ideal candidates are team players with passion for butchery, flexible availability for evenings and weekends, and a willingness to learn. Previous experience with smoking meat and food safety is valued, and you will help maintain our smoker and cold storage

Qualifications

• Team-oriented and able to work independently.
• Willing to take on new challenges.
• Available evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Emotionally aware with good communication.
• Growing knowledge of butchery and cooking.
• Works with speed while maintaining safety.

Responsibilities

• Clean, maintain and perform general preventive maintenance on the smoker.
• Prepare smoked meats according to recipes and specs.
• Maintain the fire for the smoker.
• Maintain meat pars on the line.
• Put away, organize and rotate proteins.
• Taste & test all smoked meat.

Skills

Team player

Independent work

Flexible schedule

Emotional awareness

Multitasking

Food safety

Positive attitude

Open to feedback

Butchery knowledge

Speed and safety

Job description

Description

At Urban Roots, we know that a vibrant and healthy community starts with our staff. Every employee makes the difference between transactional vs. hospitable service. We want to create an environment that is filled with remarkable individuals, filled with dedicated team members, delicious food and great energy. The Butcher will work directly with the Lead Butcher, sous chef and head chef, during their shift to ensure excellent service.

Desired Attributes

• Enthused to be a part of a team, as well as the ability to work independently when necessary
• Ready to take on new challenges
• Full availability on evenings, weekends and holidays
• Emotionally aware
• Ability to multitask and communicate effectively
• Extensive knowledge of all proper food storage, holding, heating, cooling and food handling
• Maintain a kind/positive attitude at all times, in line with our Core Values and Culture
• Able to receive, extend and implement constructive criticism
• A growing knowledge of butchery/cooking
• Works with speed and efficiency, while maintaining workplace safety

Physical and Mental Needs

• Able to stand, walk, and be on your feet for prolonged periods throughout your shift
• Able to read and follow instructions written in English
• Able to regularly twist, turn, kneel, climb, stoop, bend, crawl, lift, and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 55 pounds; using appropriate techniques and tools
• Able to maneuver packages of any weight above 150 pounds with appropriate equipment and/ or assistance
• Able to work in indoor and outdoor environments with moderate noise and occasionally slippery floors
• Able to comply with and enforce all health, safety and personal hygiene policies and standards

Responsibilities

• Clean, maintain and perform general preventive maintenance on the smoker
• Prepare smoked meats according to recipes and specs
• Maintain the fire for the smoker
• Maintain meat pars on the line
• Put away, organize and rotate proteins
• Taste & test all smoked meat