Butcher Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

As the Butcher, you will support the Meat team in all daily operations of the department. Responsibilities include inventory control, product knowledge, receiving and quality control, product presentation, and supporting the meat team. Our guest is the heart of our business. As the Butcher, you will be responsible for providing every guest with an exceptional shopping experience, by consistently providing the best quality cuts of meat Citarella has to offer. All Butchers must have vast meat knowledge, and hospitality skills, display positive energy, be dependable, possess advanced knife skills, and excellent communication skills.

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Requirements & Skills 1

Minimum of 2-3 years experience as a Butcher in a grocery store environment or industry equivalent.
Flexibility schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to perform physical requirements of the job including standing during scheduled hours, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, lifting, pushing, and pulling items of usually 20-75 pounds.
Vast knowledge of handling perishable items and product rotation.
- Food safety and sanitation knowledge.
- Ability to show initiative, work with limited supervision, and are self-motivated.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

Job summary 2

The Butcher's primary responsibility is to cut and trim the meat from larger, wholesale portions into steaks, chops, roasts, and other cuts. They need to prepare food items for cooking according to standard recipes to ensure guest satisfaction is consistent with our standards. To consistently foster a spirit of harmony and cohesion between the kitchen staff and service staff.

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Requirements & Skills 2

High School Diploma
Good communication and organizational skills.
Ability to handle stressful situations and be able to prevent and/or handle emergencies.
A cheerful, positive attitude when working with a variety of people, and being able to work well under pressure.
- Responsible, neat, and clean in appearance.
- Strong communication skills with supervisors and team members.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Job summary 3

As a Butcher with a skilled production team, you will help process meat products for distribution to the finest restaurants, hotels, country clubs, and other high-volume customers, and direct-to-consumer through Order Division.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Convert large quarter and wholesale portions of meat products into steaks, chops, roasts, and other cuts to meet customer preferences and requirements
Cut, trim, saw, de-bone, and ground meat products by yield and quality control standards
- Maintain production levels to support customer needs and peak demand periods
- Work constructively with co-workers and department/company management
- Maintain a sanitary, safe and orderly work area

Requirements & Skills 3

Minimum of two years experience as a Butcher or Meat Cutter
- Skilled in the proper and safe use of meat production tools and equipment including knives, band saws, and grinders
- Ability to operate in a high-volume production environment
- Ability to work third (overnight) shift and occasional overtime subject to production demands

Job summary 4

The Butcher directs and controls the operation of the Butcher Block. Supervises and trains Butcher Block personnel. Ensures customer service and product quality, freshness, safety, and selection.

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Requires working knowledge of all job duties within the Butcher Block including cutting, wrapping, steaming, and customer service.
- Requires strong communication skills, good leadership, and interpersonal skills, the proven ability to manage people, and the ability to maintain composure in dealing with customers and co-workers.
- Requires knowledge of employment laws and workplace practices.
- Requires a good understanding of Company practices and Butcher Block policies and procedures.

Job summary 5

The Butcher is responsible for performing daily tasks that align with the department’s long-term goals and objectives.

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Perform designated opening and closing duties of the butcher shop
Keep walk-ins clean and organized
Receive products, proper storage, and rotation of all products
- Maintain a clean work area in the butcher shop and all other operating areas of the kitchens
- Prep, prepare and execute all menu items to the specification of the Chef
- Follow all sanitation principles and procedures.

Requirements & Skills 5

Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
Two years’ experience in Culinary in a Luxury Resort
One Year experience as a butcher

Job summary 6

A Butcher attends to the meat preparation needs of our guests. Functionally reports to the Fresh Market Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Cleans, cuts, weighs, packages, and labels meat by Eataly’s high-quality standards
Provides outstanding customer service: assists guests in selecting products and shares knowledge of preparation and cooking techniques
- Stocks counter neatly, accurately, and promptly as per the pricing menu
- Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary station according to Department of Health standards
- Performs other duties as required or assigned

Requirements & Skills 6

1+ year of experience working with meat, preferably in a high-volume retail environment
Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, management, and guests
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule sometimes including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Physically able to exert up to 60 pounds of force occasionally and up to 30 pounds of force frequently
- Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending, and squatting
- Ability to work with knives, hand tools and utensils

Job summary 7

The Butcher prepares for use meat, seafood, and poultry items according to established specifications, production requirements, and quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Cut and prepare for use various varieties of meat, fish, and poultry.
Inspect all meat, seafood, and poultry according to established specifications and Four Seasons Standards and perform yield testing.
- Operate, maintain, and properly clean kitchen equipment, including deep fryer, broiler, stove, steamer, food processor, mixer, slicer, oven, steam table, tilt kettle, waffle iron, and flat top grill.
- Date all food containers and rotate as per policies, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages; return all food items not used to designated storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables; assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss, and usage per policies.
- Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

Requirements & Skills 7

High school education, cooking school or culinary institute education, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum two years of culinary or related work experience specializing in butchering.
- Advanced culinary knowledge is expected for this position.
- Ability to operate, maintain, and properly clean knives and kitchen equipment.

Job summary 8

The Meat Department has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Butcher in our distribution center.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

De-boning arm chucks, removing excess fat, gristle, and bone to comply with In-N-Out standards.
Observing for any imperfections; such as bruises and foreign matter, and reports any findings.
- Assisting the sanitation team by disassembling and reassembling all equipment before and after the sanitation process.
- Assisting in washing and sanitizing all commissary plant property using all proper cleaning procedures. This can also include all equipment and building facilities (inside and outside).
- Performing all duties with pride and craftsmanship and working well in an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation while adhering to all safety and sanitation standards.

Requirements & Skills 8

Have a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Butcher in a meat processing facility.
- Be able to demonstrate fast pace de-boning skills.
- Have a minimum of a high school diploma
- English verbal communication skills.

Job summary 9

The Butcher receives, rotates, cuts, wraps, and merchandises fresh and processed meats, including grinds. Assists in merchandising of seafood-prepared foods, cheeses, and pre-packed deli and assists in the rotisserie chicken area and a full-service deli. Assists in meat selection and cuts special meat arrangements for Members. Maintains all sanitation and safety standards within the meat department.

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Requirements & Skills 9

Completion of a training program/apprenticeship required.
- Previous meat cutting experience required.
- Knowledge of automatic/hand-wrapping machines preferred.
- At least 18 years of age.

Job summary 10

A Butcher attends to the meat preparation needs of our guests. Reports to the head butcher.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Cleans, cuts, weighs, packages, and labels meat.
Provides outstanding customer service: assists guests in selecting products and shares knowledge of preparation and cooking techniques
- Stocks counter neatly, accurately, and promptly.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary station according to Department of Health standards
- Performs other duties as required or assigned

Requirements & Skills 10

2+ years of experience working with meat, preferably in a high-volume retail environment
- Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, management, and guests
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred

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