Butcher/Sausage Prep Cook-Little Rock

Wright's Barbecue•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

Wright’s Barbecue is hiring a Butcher/Sausage Prep Cook to prepare high-quality meats for its restaurants. The role involves cutting, trimming, grinding, and preparing meats according to company standards, recipes, and specifications. The position supports consistent barbecue quality and flavor through meat preparation and sausage production. It also includes maintaining food safety, sanitation, and organized work areas, and assisting with daily meat preparation for restaurant operations. Full-time hours are scheduled flexibly according to production needs, and early morning shifts are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Reliable transportation.
Basic knowledge of meat cutting or willingness to learn.
Knife experience or aptitude to learn precise knife work.
Ability to follow recipes, procedures, and safety protocols.
Strong attention to detail and consistency.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
Team-oriented attitude and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Cut, trim, grind, and portion meats according to company standards.
Prepare sausage mixtures, stuff casings, and monitor smokehouse operations for sausage production.
Follow recipes and batch sheets to ensure flavor, consistency, and yield accuracy.
Label, rotate, and store products to maintain freshness and food safety standards.
Keep knives, tools, equipment, and work areas sanitized and organized.
Monitor refrigeration and storage areas for proper temperature and cleanliness.
Assist with daily meat preparation for restaurant operations.
Collaborate with Pit Masters, kitchen staff, and management to meet production goals.
Follow all food safety and sanitation regulations.
Perform additional prep or cleanup duties as assigned by management.