Apprentice Butcher

About Us

At FreshDirect, we are reinventing the grocery experience. Since day one, our mission has been simple: bring the best, freshest food directly from the farm to people’s home – faster, fresher, and smarter than anyone else.
We are not just a food company – we are a technology powered, customer obsessed team building the most innovative end to end food supply chain in the industry. From proprietary routing systems to our state of the art fulfillment center, every part of our business is designed to deliver unmatched quality, convenience and care.

We partner directly with farmers, fishermen, and artisans to source the highest quality ingredients, then use smart data, automation, and logistics to get them to our customers’ door at peak freshness. It’s grocery shopping reimagined and we are just getting started
If you are passionate about innovation, care about what people eat, and want to be part of a team doing what no one else is doing, come build future of food with us.

Apprentice Butcher is responsible for cutting, trimming and scraping of meat and poultry products. The ideal candidate should have experience within a perishable, food or provisional items.

Responsibilities and Working Conditions:

• Cut, trim, scrape and boat various cuts of meat or poultry
• Prepare special cuts of meats ordered by customers
• Shape, lace and tie roasts, using boning knife, skewer and twine
• Prepare marinated value-added items, and prepared foods
• Assist Junior Butcher and Master Butcher in plating of products.
• Learn from Master Butcher Specialists and Master Butchers to hone your cutting skills and knowledge
• Estimate requirements and order of requisition meat supplies to maintain inventories
• Will be responsible for other assigned duties
• Required to wear oil and slip resistance shoes
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• In a workday: standing/walking 6-10 hours or more
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals, loud noises, flashing lights
• Constant exposure to temperatures: <-10 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators)
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
• Ability to work in other areas of the business as needed

Education and Qualifications:

• Familiarity with retail cuts from all different categories; beef/pork.
• Experience with lamb/veal is a plus
• Apply knowledge of processes involved, production methods, and products to the nuances of everyday operation
• Recognize various cuts, sizes and species of Meat (Skirts, Hangers, Flanks, Belly Meats)
• Ability to read production screens and produce various cuts of meat for retail trade under direction of a Master Butcher
• Use knives and other tools of the trade
• Must be comfortable using band saw and other power equipment used in the trade
• Ability to clearly communicate in English. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Ability to work in support of the meat team.
• Competent in following oral and written instructions.
• Understand production equipment care are operation
• Writes clearly and informatively. Is able to read and interpret written information.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Follows policies and procedures and accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Uses time effectively and efficiently.
• Meets productivity standards. Completes work in timely manner.
• Must embody and demonstrate company values and culture

Note: The hourly range for this role is from $17.75 to $17.75. Specific compensation for the role may vary based on many factors including but not limited to candidate experience, and skills.

Who is FreshDirect

In 2023, FreshDirect officially become a part of the Getir family! This strategic partnership combines FreshDirect's diverse product portfolio and expansive customer base with Getir's renowned expertise in ultrafast grocery delivery and cutting-edge technology.

Getir, well-known for its lightning-fast grocery delivery services, is set to enhance FreshDirect's infrastructure with its technological prowess. By leveraging Getir's rapid delivery approach, FreshDirect aims to redefine the future of grocery delivery in the United States.

Our Culture

We embrace an in-office culture, composed of individuals who thrive on the collaboration and energy that comes from working together in a shared space. We are looking for people who excel in this environment, where physical presence enhances connections and engagement. At FreshDirect, we've created an environment that thrives on teamwork, where associates can innovate, grow, and have successful careers. Many of our leaders have successfully come up through our ranks. Because of our team's extraordinary efforts, we are a leading innovator in the e-commerce and grocery industries.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fresh Direct, LLC and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the Team member(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Position Expectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization changes.

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