Smokehouse Pit Crew: Butchery & Prep Pros

Bawk; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Roots is seeking a dedicated Butcher to work closely with the Lead Butcher, sous chef, and head chef during shifts to ensure superb service. The role involves maintaining the smoker, preparing smoked meats, rotating proteins, and ensuring food safety and efficiency in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

We value teamwork, adaptability, and a positive attitude, with a growing focus on butchery and cooking expertise. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic about team work and independent tasks.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of proper food storage, handling, heating and cooling.
• Ability to multitask and communicate effectively.
• Maintain a positive attitude aligned with Core Values.
• Growing knowledge of butchery and cooking.
• Adherence to health, safety and hygiene policies.

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 collaboration

Independent work

Adaptability

Multitasking

Communication

Food safety

Butchery knowledge

Stamina

Evenings/weekends/holidays

Job description

Urban Roots is seeking a dedicated Butcher to work closely with the Lead Butcher, sous chef, and head chef during shifts to ensure superb service. The role involves maintaining the smoker, preparing smoked meats, rotating proteins, and ensuring food safety and efficiency in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

We value teamwork, adaptability, and a positive attitude, with a growing focus on butchery and cooking expertise. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.