BUTCHER

Goode Company Butcher:

We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our skilled butchery team at our Stafford, Texas facility! As a Goode Company Butcher, you’ll play a vital role in preparing high-quality meat and poultry products that support our restaurants.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Expertly cut, trim, and prepare meat and poultry to company specifications
• Work early morning shifts to ensure fresh daily supply for our locations
• Maintain cleanliness, precision, and consistency in every cut
• Collaborate with a hardworking, supportive team
• Maintain and stock product in warehouse, understanding product dating and inventory control
• Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, using butcher’s cutlery and powers equipment, such as electric grinder
• Use knives, cleavers, meat saws, or other equipment to perform meat cutting and trimming
• Prepare and trim all meat cuts, using knives, meat saw, cleaver, to make steaks, chops stew cubes and grinding meat
• Ability to stuff and tie sausages
• Stacking and packing of the meat patties at the end of the patty line
• Final inspection of all products before it is packed to ship 
• Use electric grinder to grind meat
• Follow all guidelines and procedures to maintain a safe and sanitary work environment
• Inspect meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat
• Maintain clean and organized workstation, storage and surrounding areas
• Provide assistance to the sanitation team by disassembling and reassembling all of the equipment before and after the sanitation process

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Previous experience as a Butcher preferred
• High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply
• Ability to demonstrate fast de-boning skills
• Perform all duties with pride and craftsmanship and to work well in an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation while adhering to all safety and sanitation standards
• Basic culinary coursework or equivalent experience highly preferred 
• Knowledge of general sanitary and safety practices
• Must be able to work under strict deadlines 
• Be on time for all scheduled shifts and adhere to all company policies and guidelines
• Committed to his or her co-workers
• Self-motivated, organized, and detailed individual 
• Acceptable verbal English communication skills 
• Displays proficiency in time management
• Must be able to provide current Texas Food Handler Certification
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Flexibility to change shift schedule, as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sufficient physical and mobility to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.
• See normal visual range with or without correction, and hear normal audio with or without correction
• Able to work days, weekends, and holidays 
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed 
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays 
• Must be able to work in cold rooms, below 40 degrees Fahrenheit for extended periods of time

BENEFITS: 

• Medical membership with preventive and diagnostic coverage during the first year (part-time)
• Access to wellness resources and support services
• Eligibility for full medical benefits after 12 months of consistent full-time hours.
• Food Discounts
• Weekly Payroll

Goode Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran’s status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
 
 This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. This job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.