Precision Butcher & Protein Prep Specialist

Tao Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tao Group Hospitality in New York is seeking a skilled butcher to join our culinary team. You will cut, grind, marinate, and portion meats, read prep lists, and coordinate with kitchen leadership to ensure first-in, first-out quality for banquets and daily service.

The role requires reading and following recipes, maintaining sanitation standards, and working closely with Sous Chefs and Chefs. Flexibility for extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working as a butcher or equivalent relevant Tao Group Hospitality experience.
• Experience in a high-volume culinary operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, grinding and preparing meats for service
• Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment and ensuring labeling and stock making procedures
• Maintain records, inventory, and assist with ordering
• Knowledge of meat preparation techniques and cuts
• Performing quality inspections on meats and other products
• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards
• Completes assigned opening duties as directed
• Completes assigned closing duties as directed
• Assist and/or complete additional tasks as assigned

Skills

Communication

Stamina

Teamwork

Reading/Writing

Physical strength

Sanitation

Education

Butcher experience (1 year minimum)

Job description

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match

• Life and Disability Insurance Plans

• Ancillary Insurance Plans

• Employee Assistance Program

• Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources

• Pet Insurance

• TAO Marketplace

• Employee Discounts

• Time off and much more!

Provide high-quality proteins. The Butcher will use food grinders, knives, and other tools to cut meat down into smaller portions. Must weigh, marinate, execute recipes and label proteins to ensure first in first out standard operating procedures. Butchers will work closely with Sous Chefs and Chefs to coordinate protein ordering for banquets and regular day to day portioning. Butchers must be able to read preparation lists and order requests made by kitchen management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Cutting, grinding and preparing meats for service

• Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment and ensuring labeling and stock making procedures.

• Maintain records, inventory, and assist with ordering

• Knowledge of meat preparation techniques and cuts

• Performing quality inspections on meats and other products

• Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards

• Completes assigned opening duties as directed

• Completes assigned closing duties as directed

• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum 1 year experience working as a butcher, relevant education equivalent or equivalent related Tao Group Hospitality experience required

• Experience in a high-volume culinary operation preferred

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE:

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

• Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate

• Must be able to move quickly

• Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume

• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working Environment

• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials

• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment

• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required

• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards

• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment