Butcher Team Lead Manager

Job Summary

Lead a high production butcher line for multiple species. You will lead and train butchers for whole animal butcher application. Please only apply if you have 1-3 years of whole animal butchery experience. If you're a chef without butchery experience, please apply to be a butcher as you will not be considered for this position. 

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a team of butchers and streamline production
• Manage USDA procedures and maintain compliance
• Log and document temperature
• Arrange cuts of meat and place them in an attractive manner in the display case so that customers will wish to purchase them.
• Weigh, label and price a variety of cuts of meat for on-demand selections by customers in an efficient manner that keeps customers satisfied.
• Receive deliveries of meat and inspect them to ensure that they adhere to the highest quality standards and are not expired.
• Prepare meat into forms ready for cooking using a variety of actions, including boning, tying, grinding, cutting and trimming to make it easier for customers.
• Educate customers on different selections and types of poultry, pork, beef and fish to help them decide what to purchase.
• Rotate products to reduce the chance of any meat spoiling to reduce waste and loss of profits.
• Maintain and clean the meat preparation counter to reduce the risk of food contamination and adhere to food safety guidelines.

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Must have 2-5 years’ experience as a whole animal butcher
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of food safety

Preferred:

• Associate degree in food services or coursework in a culinary institute
• Experience in species such as beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and seafood.