Retail Butcher

Farmingdale Meat Market•Farmingdale, NY

1d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Retail Butcher is responsible for fabricating high-quality meat products while delivering top-tier customer service at our retail counter. This position ensures that all products are prepared, portioned, and displayed beautifully while strictly adhering to corporate food safety and health guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience working in a customer service, retail, or food service industry.
Strong verbal communication skills, active listening, and basic mathematical proficiency for weighing and pricing.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a retail customer meat-cutting experience is preferred but not required.
Previous experience with cutting equipment such as grinders and band saws is a plus.
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve and assist customers at the counter. Enthusiastically explain product flavor profiles, taste, and various preparation methods using personal knowledge and training.
Cut, trim, de-bone, tie, and grind meats to portion and prepare them into retail-ready cooking forms.
Proficiently and safely operate butcher's cutlery and powered equipment, including electric grinders and band saws.
Precision cut and weigh steaks, chops, and custom orders for individual customer servings.
Maintain, stock, and arrange meat products in retail display units. Ensure strict adherence to product dating, freshness, and inventory control.
Follow all guidelines and procedures outlined in the health and safety policy manual to maintain absolute food safety.