What are the responsibilities and job description for the Butcher position at The Americano?
Benefits:
Department: Front of House (FOH) Reports To: Executive Chef > GM
Location: The Americano / Tell Your Friends Pay: $22 - $24
Description
We’re looking for a skilled, dependable Butcher to join our kitchen team. The Butcher will prepare, trim, portion, and store meat and seafood according to restaurant specifications, while maintaining high standards for quality, food safety, and organization. The right person takes pride in precise knife work, works efficiently, and communicates well with the kitchen team.
Responsibilities
Take pride in your role — your effort directly affects the flow and success of every service.
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Department: Front of House (FOH) Reports To: Executive Chef > GM
Location: The Americano / Tell Your Friends Pay: $22 - $24
Description
We’re looking for a skilled, dependable Butcher to join our kitchen team. The Butcher will prepare, trim, portion, and store meat and seafood according to restaurant specifications, while maintaining high standards for quality, food safety, and organization. The right person takes pride in precise knife work, works efficiently, and communicates well with the kitchen team.
Responsibilities
- Break down, trim, and portion meat, poultry, and seafood according to recipes and portion standards.
- Prepare cuts for daily service, special events, and changing menu needs.
- Label, date, rotate, and store products properly using FIFO practices.
- Inspect products for freshness, quality, and proper temperature; report concerns to a chef or manager.
- Keep work areas, knives, equipment, and storage spaces clean and sanitary.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
- Track product usage and communicate shortages or low inventory to the chef.
- Reduce waste by using products efficiently and maintaining accurate yields.
- Coordinate with the chef and prep team to meet production deadlines.
- Assist with other kitchen prep duties as needed.
- Previous experience as a butcher, meat cutter, or kitchen prep cook preferred.
- Strong knife skills and knowledge of common meat and seafood cuts.
- Ability to follow recipes, portion specifications, and food safety procedures.
- Reliable, organized, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Able to stand for extended periods and safely lift and carry kitchen supplies.
- Food handler certification, or willingness to obtain one, as required by local regulations.
- A positive attitude and ability to work respectfully as part of a team.
- Must be available TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 8AM - 4PM
Take pride in your role — your effort directly affects the flow and success of every service.
Salary : $22 - $24