Meat Department Butcher - Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Join Brookhaven Market as a Full-Time Meat Department Butcher in Arlington Heights, IL, and immerse yourself in an engaging and dynamic environment. This onsite position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and passion for quality meat products. You'll work closely with our dedicated team, committed to delivering fresh, high-quality meats to our valued customers. With competitive pay ranging from $18 to $21 per hour, this role not only promises financial reward but also the chance to thrive in a customer-focused atmosphere.

You'll play a vital role in our high-performance culture, ensuring the highest standards of safety and integrity in all operations. You will be offered great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and Employee Discounts. Don't miss this chance to be part of a company that values your expertise while enriching the community's grocery experience!

At Brookhaven Market, we're more than just a chain of family-owned grocery stores; we're dedicated to crafting memorable customer experiences. Our mission is to bring the world's best foods to the communities we serve, ensuring every shopping trip is a journey of culinary delight.

As a Full-Time Meat Department Butcher at Brookhaven Market, you'll perform a range of butchering tasks including cutting, grinding, trimming, and portioning various meats such as beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and seafood. Your role will be vital in ensuring that all meat products meet our high-quality standards and are tailored to customer specifications. You'll maintain proper inventory levels, assist with receiving and stocking deliveries, and safely operate and maintain meat-cutting equipment while adhering to health and safety regulations. Outstanding customer service is key, as you'll answer questions, offer recommendations, and fulfill special orders.

Moreover, you'll ensure correct labeling and proper temperature storage of all products while maintaining cleanliness and organization in the meat department. Collaborating with your team and store management will be essential to achieving sales and inventory goals, making this a dynamic and rewarding position.

To excel as a Full-Time Meat Department Butcher at Brookhaven Market, you will need a blend of technical skills and customer service expertise. Proven experience as a butcher or meat cutter is essential, along with a strong knowledge of various meat cuts and preparation techniques. Proficiency in safely operating meat-cutting equipment, such as knives, saws, and grinders, is required for efficient operations. A solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations related to meat handling is crucial to maintaining quality standards.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• 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 and 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.

If you think this job is a fit for what you are looking for, great! We're excited to meet you!