Butcher

Niku X is looking for a skilled and experienced butcher. The butcher/meat cutter positions are one of the most important positions we have in executing accurate prep with consistency and quality control to ensure that every guest has a memorable meal. As a butcher, you will be executing the portioning and breaking down sub-primals into various cuts of meat.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate verbal and written English with management and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of the following:
  • All cutting techniques which are required.
  • All menu and special items, their preparation method/time, all ingredients and quality standards, taste, appearance, texture, temperature, garnish and method of presentation.
  • Correct maintenance and use of food serving and preparation equipment.
• 2 years experience as a butcher.
• Food Handlers Card

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) experience is a plus
• High School graduate.
• Any previous culinary training.
• Certification in sanitation requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Sharpen and adjust cutting equipment
• Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery
• Cut, bone, or grind pieces of meat
• Weigh, wrap, and display cuts of meat
• Cut or prepare meats to specification or customer’s orders
• Store meats in refrigerators or freezers at the required temperature
• Keep inventory of meat sales and order meat supplies
• Twice daily checking of dry age room humidity and room temperature
• Rotation of dry aged products and detailed logging of product
• Logging of weights of product along with tracking of waste and portioning
• Clean equipment and work areas to maintain health and sanitation standards:
• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned, including the following:
  • Set up the physical aspect of the station.
  • Make a preparation list of necessary food items.
  • Requisition all listed food items and transport from walk-in, etc. to assigned station.
  • Check the quality and quantity of all stock and supplies.
  • Ensure cleanliness and condition of assigned station.
• Follow the supervisor’s instructions.
• Follow the maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Alert Chef or Sous Chef as to any deficiencies of food items.
• Notify management of any pertinent information related to shift activities.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Ability to understand coworkers’ service needs.
• Ability to be well organized, maintain concentration and think clearly when providing service to co-workers.
• Ability to focus attention to performance of tasks despite frequent, stressful or unusual interruptions.
• Ability to assemble and disassemble food preparation and cooking equipment to restaurant standards.
• Ability to comprehend food orders.
• Ability to converse calmly with irate co-workers and supervisors in sometimes tense, emotional situations.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Paid vacation and time off
• Team member discount

Compensation Range

Starting at $22 / hour plus tips