Butcher

  • Job Reference: 00000119-1
  • Date Posted: 18 October 2025
  • Hiring Company: Prime Cut
  • Location: Brooklyn, New York
  • Salary: $20.00 to $25.00 Per Hour
  • Job Category: Restaurant/Fast Food
  • Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

Prime Cut is looking to hire a passionate and talented Butcher to join our team! 

At Prime Cut, the Butcher will be responsible for selecting, cutting, trimming, and preparing meats to ensure high-quality ingredients for our guests. The ideal candidate should have experience handling various types of meats, a strong understanding of food safety standards, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The Butcher must also maintain cleanliness, follow food safety regulations, and work efficiently to fulfill customer orders while collaborating with the kitchen team.

$20 - $25/hr

Job duties include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Sets ups up and breaks down prep station before and after each shift
  • Maintains and cleans the meat preparation counter to reduce the risk of food contamination and adhere to food safety guidelines
  • Checks product to make sure it meets Prime Cuts’ quality standards
  • Prepares meat into forms ready for cooking using a variety of actions
  • Properly rotates products to reduce the chance of any meat spoiling to reduce waste and loss of revenue
  • Ensures all food and other items are stored properly, labeled with a date, covered, and rotated effectively
  • Organize and stocks all ingredients on shelves for easy accessibility
  • Complies with nutrition, and sanitation guidelines at all times
  • Works efficiently with team members and complies with company procedures and food safety standards
  • Maintains a clean and clear working station to prevent cross contamination
  • Reports to each scheduled shift on time, in uniform, and ready to work  
 

Job Skills

  • Working understanding of meat processes and procedures
  • Excellent cutting skills with the ability to bread product down into quality cuts
  • Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness
  • Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
  • Ability to follow directions and procedures
  • Possesses great time management skills
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work with a sense of urgency

 

Qualifications:

  • Current Food Handling Certification
  • Open availability
  • Must be able to stand, lift and/or bend for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs
  • Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment