Butcher / Prep Chef - Can Can Brasserie
About The Position
Can Can Brasserie is hiring a Butcher / Prep Chef, with butchery as the main focus. The role breaks down meat, poultry, and fish into cuts needed for the menu, maintains consistent and well-managed proteins, and supports the prep team in preparing the kitchen for busy services. The kitchen is a scratch kitchen focused on classic French technique and whole-animal butchery. The position also executes daily prep lists for stocks, sauces, and mise en place, maintains the butchery station and walk-in, and communicates product counts and needs to the Chef and kitchen team. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment and being available on weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of butchery experience in a high-volume restaurant or professional butcher shop; required.
- Prep cook experience in a scratch kitchen.
- Strong knife skills and working knowledge of whole-animal fabrication.
- Understanding of yields, portion control, and cost awareness.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable independently owning a station.
- Positive, team-first attitude and ability to work well under pressure with coworkers.
- Cooking experience, including line cook or prep cook experience.
- Understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
- Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks; familiarity with industry best practices.
- Ability to follow directions and communicate and listen effectively.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, go up and down stairs, and stand for extended periods or long shifts.
- Weekend and holiday availability required; flexibility to work a variety of shifts.
Responsibilities
- Break down whole fish, poultry, and primal cuts of beef, pork, and lamb to specification.
- Fabricate steaks, chops, and portioned cuts with consistent weights and minimal waste.
- Grind, trim, tie, and prepare charcuterie components as needed.
- Manage protein inventory, including rotation, labeling, yields, and ordering support.
- Maintain the butchery station and walk-in according to sanitation and food safety standards.
- Execute daily prep lists for stocks, sauces, and mise en place in support of the line.
- Communicate with the Chef and kitchen team about product, counts, and needs.
- Prepare and deliver high-quality work accurately and promptly in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Weekly pay every Friday by direct deposit.
- PTO from day one, eligible for use after 1 year.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time team members.
- Short-term disability and life insurance provided at no cost to full-time crew.
- 401(k).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discount.
- Promotion-from-within opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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