Butcher - Coral Gables Market

Job Summary

The Butcher will cut, trim, and prepare meat for use or sale in grocery stores or restaurants.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Operates meat processing equipment.
• Uses hand tools and power equipment to cut meat to specifications.
• Tenderizes, packages, weighs, labels, and prices meat products.
• Vacuum pack meat for distribution.
• Evaluates quality control and ensures workspace is kept sanitary.
• Ensures products comply with all U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) guidelines.
• Receives and stores meat when it is delivered and ensures its quality and freshness.
• Notifies manager of any problems or issues that could affect the quality of meat products sold to customers.
• Meets productivity, accuracy, and quality standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication skills and focus on customer service.
• Familiarity with USDA guidelines.
• Ability to operate band saws and other meat-cutting equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to fulfill customer orders efficiently and accurately.
  
  

Education And Experience

• At least one years of experience in meat cutting, packaging, and food handling preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to work near animal carcasses, blood, and other animal fluids.
• Ability to tolerate temperatures in the workspace that fluctuate between extreme cold and extreme heat.
  
  

Graziano’s Group is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, candidates may be required to successfully complete a drug screening prior to starting employment and/or during the course of employment as permitted by law.