Butcher - Fioretta

DineAmic Hospitality • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Fioretta is seeking an experienced Butcher to join its culinary team. The role is responsible for fabricating, portioning, preparing, and quality-controlling premium proteins while maintaining high standards of food safety, consistency, and presentation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and organized, takes pride in craftsmanship, and can thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume steakhouse environment.

Requirements

• Previous butcher or meat fabrication experience.
• Strong knowledge of premium beef cuts, portioning techniques, and meat quality standards.
• Experience safely and efficiently using commercial butcher equipment.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 8 or more hours per shift.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and repetitive knife work.
• Ability to safely operate sharp knives and commercial butcher equipment.
• Comfort working in refrigerated environments and around raw proteins.

Nice To Haves

• Steakhouse or fine dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, trim, portion, and prepare premium cuts of beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and seafood according to company specifications.
• Maintain consistency in portion sizes, quality, and presentation standards.
• Inspect proteins upon delivery for quality, freshness, and compliance with specifications.
• Label, rotate, and store products using FIFO procedures and food safety standards.
• Minimize waste through proper product utilization and accurate cutting techniques.
• Maintain inventory levels and communicate ordering needs to the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
• Safely operate and maintain butcher equipment, including band saws, slicers, grinders, knives, and vacuum sealers.
• Keep the butcher station clean, organized, and sanitized throughout each shift.
• Follow sanitation, HACCP, food safety, and health department regulations.
• Assist with production and prep as needed to support daily kitchen operations.
• Communicate with chefs and kitchen staff about product availability and production needs.
• Complete assigned opening, running, and closing duties.
• Maintain a professional appearance and contribute positively to the kitchen team.
• Perform additional duties assigned within the scope of the role.

Benefits

• Paid leave
• Commuter benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Food and beverage discounts

What This Job Offers

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