Butcher - Twelve

Prentice Organization•Portland, OR

1d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Butcher at Twelve is responsible for the breakdown, fabrication, and preparation of proteins used across the menu, ensuring consistency, quality, and minimal waste. This role works closely with the culinary leadership team to source, portion, and prepare meat, poultry, and seafood to exacting standards, supporting a menu built around precision and craft. The ideal candidate takes pride in technical skill, cleanliness, and consistency, and understands that great butchery is foundational to a great plate.

Requirements

2+ years of professional butchery or whole-animal fabrication experience, ideally in a high-volume or fine-dining kitchen.
Strong working knowledge of primal and sub-primal cuts, yield management, and proper knife skills.
ServSafe Food Handler certification required (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
A collaborative, team-first attitude and willingness to support the broader kitchen as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with charcuterie, curing, or sausage-making is a plus.

Responsibilities

Break down primal cuts of beef, pork, lamb, poultry, and game into portioned, menu-ready items using proper techniques to maximize yield and minimize waste.
Fabricate proteins to house specifications, including custom cuts, grinds, sausages, charcuterie, and house-cured items as directed by the Executive Chef.
Maintain a clean, organized, and properly sanitized butcher station and walk-in, following all food safety and HACCP guidelines.
Inspect incoming proteins for quality and freshness, and communicate any issues to the Executive Chef or purchasing team.
Accurately label, date, and rotate all proteins in accordance with FIFO standards.
Maintain and sharpen all butchery tools and equipment, ensuring proper care of knives, saws, and grinders.
Track yields, waste, and usage to support inventory accuracy and cost control.
Collaborate with the culinary team on menu development, providing input on new cuts, techniques, or seasonal offerings.
Assist with broader kitchen prep and service support during high-volume periods, as needed.
Uphold all PHG safety, sanitation, and quality standards at all times.