Premium Butcher: Craft Beef & Seafood in Fast-Paced Kitchen

DineAmic Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Commuter Benefits

401(k) + Company Match

Company-paid Employee Assistance Prog

Food & Beverage Discounts

Job summary

Fioretta seeks an experienced butcher to join our culinary team. The role fabricates, portions, prepares, and quality-controls premium proteins while upholding food safety and presentation standards in a fast-paced steakhouse environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a high-volume setting. Responsibilities include heavy meat fabrication, station maintenance, and collaboration with chefs to ensure product availability and freshness.

Qualifications

• Butchery or meat fabrication experience required.
• Steakhouse or fine dining experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of premium beef cuts, portioning techniques, and meat quality.
• Experience using commercial butcher equipment safely and efficiently.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, trim, portion, and prepare premium cuts of beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and seafood.
• Maintain consistency in portion sizes, quality, and presentation.
• Inspect proteins upon delivery for quality and freshness.
• Label, rotate, and store products following FIFO and food safety standards.
• Minimize waste through proper utilization and accurate cutting.
• Maintain inventory levels and communicate ordering needs to the Executive/Sous Chef.
• Operate and maintain butcher equipment (band saws, slicers, grinders, knives, vacuum sealers).
• Keep a clean, organized, sanitized butcher station.
• Follow sanitation, HACCP, and health department regulations.
• Assist with production and prep to support daily kitchen operations.
• Communicate product availability and production needs with chefs.
• Complete opening, running, and closing duties.
• Maintain professional appearance and contribute to the kitchen team.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Butchery

Food safety

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Band saws

Slicers

Grinders

Knives

Vacuum sealers

Job description

Fioretta seeks an experienced butcher to join our culinary team. The role fabricates, portions, prepares, and quality-controls premium proteins while upholding food safety and presentation standards in a fast-paced steakhouse environment.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a high-volume setting. Responsibilities include heavy meat fabrication, station maintenance, and collaboration with chefs to ensure product availability and freshness.