Butcher

Stew Leonards • Newington, CT

7d

About The Position

The Butcher prepares meat products according to department standards and customer preferences, including cutting, weighing, trimming, and custom-trimming a wide variety of meats. The role requires knowledge in at least three areas among chop meat, pork/lamb/veal, beef, or gourmet products. Team members work safely and follow food safety and sanitation standards to provide customers with high-quality meats.

This is a full-time hourly position with an estimated pay range of $20–$24, depending on qualifications and experience. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have at least one year of meat-cutting experience with product knowledge.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least one year of meat-cutting experience with product knowledge.
• Knowledge in at least three of the following areas: chop meat, pork/lamb/veal, beef, or gourmet.
• Ability to safely use and operate knives, band saws, grinders, a cube steak machine, and a meat wrapper.
• Good customer service skills.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Ability to work successfully on a team.

Responsibilities

• Cut and prepare meat products while safely operating equipment.
• Custom-trim meats to customer specifications.
• Examine cases and prepare production lists based on the day of the week, taking sale items into account.
• Maintain, fill, and rotate products in the meat cases.
• Move meat from the cooler to the cutting area.
• Greet customers, respond to questions, and provide excellent customer service.
• Dismantle equipment for cleaning and reassemble it for production.
• Train other team members as needed.
• Follow health, sanitation, and safety regulations.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan for full-time and part-time team members.
• Family and personal time.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Legal insurance.
• Sick time off.
• Profit sharing.
• Commuter assistance.
• Sunday premium pay.
• Holiday pay.
• Dayforce Wallet, allowing team members to request earned pay as it accrues at no cost.
• Career opportunity and growth; more than 80% of managers have been promoted from within.

What This Job Offers

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