Butcher

Brookhaven Market • Darien, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Brookhaven Market is looking for a full-time, onsite Butcher in Darien, IL, earning $19–$22/hour. You’ll help keep our meat department looking sharp, stocked right, and ready for whatever customers are planning for dinner. In this role, you’ll cut, trim, grind, and portion a variety of proteins (beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and seafood), support inventory accuracy, and help receive and stock deliveries. You’ll also label and store product correctly, keep everything at proper temperatures, and operate/maintain knives, saws, and grinders with safety top of mind—always following food safety, sanitation, and health regulations. Just as important: you’ll answer questions, communicate clearly, and provide friendly, helpful service for special requests.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a butcher, meat cutter, or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of meat cuts, preparation techniques, and industry best practices
• Ability to use meat-cutting equipment such as knives, saws, and grinders safely and efficiently
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations related to meat handling
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to walk and stand the duration of shift
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Attention to detail, with a focus on product quality and presentation
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays when needed

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, grind, and portion a variety of proteins (beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and seafood)
• Support inventory accuracy
• Receive and stock deliveries
• Label and store product correctly
• Keep everything at proper temperatures
• Operate and maintain knives, saws, and grinders with safety top of mind
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Answer customer questions
• Communicate clearly
• Provide friendly, helpful service for special requests
• Check cooler and case temps
• Sanitize the station
• Get tools dialed in
• Wrap up special orders
• Rotate product
• Tidy the case
• Confirm labels
• Keep everything stored at the right temp
• Sync up with the team on what’s selling fast, what just arrived, and what needs topping off

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed