What are the responsibilities and job description for the Butcher position at Lincoln Ristorante?
The opportunity
Delaware North’s Patina Group is hiring a full-time skilled and detail-oriented Butcher and Fabrication Specialist to join our culinary team at Lincoln Ristorante in New York, New York. This position is ideal for a professional who takes pride in precision, consistency, cleanliness, and organization in a high-level fine dining environment.
Lincoln Ristorante offers an elevated Italian dining experience in the heart of New York City, blending contemporary sophistication with authentic culinary traditions. The restaurant emphasizes seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and time-honored techniques to create dishes that celebrate the essence of Italian cuisine. Guests are welcomed into a warm, elegant setting featuring sleek design and stunning views, complemented by attentive, thoughtful service.
Pay
$25.00 – $28.00 / hour
Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.
What we offer
We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:
- Weekly pay
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Flexible work schedules
Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.
What will you do?
- Fabrication and portioning of beef, pork, poultry, fish, shellfish, and other proteins as needed
- Maintain precise portion control and product consistency according to restaurant standards
- Assist with daily and weekly inventory counts
- Proper labeling, dating, rotation, and storage of all products
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary butcher station at all times
- Monitor product quality and communicate any inconsistencies or shortages
- Work collaboratively with chefs and kitchen team to support daily service and prep needs
- Follow all DOH food safety and sanitation standards
More about you
- Minimum of five years’ experience as a meat cutter in a grocery store or processing facility, or have completed a two-year apprenticeship program
- Must be able to operate all meat production equipment, including band saw, meat slicer, meat grinder, knives, Hobart label machine, and rotisserie in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and company safety standards
- Possesses excellent guest service skills
- Must possess strong time management and organizational skills
- Previous butcher or protein fabrication experience required, preferably in fine dining or high-volume kitchens
- Strong knife skills and understanding of whole animal and fish fabrication
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to maintain organization and consistency under pressure
- Strong work ethic, professionalism, and reliability
- Ability to lift and move heavy products safely
- Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Physical requirements
- Ability to stand for the duration of the shift.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to bend, twist, reach, and kneel.
- Occasional lifting above head.
- Required to work in cold temperatures due to refrigeration and deep freeze.
Shift details
Days
Evenings
Holidays
Events
Weekends
Source: Casino Careers
Salary : $25 - $28