Butcher, Wholesale (Bronx, NY)
6 hours ago
Manhattan, New York
Our client, a family-owned Bronx meat supplier, known for hand-selected USDA Prime beef and premium cuts served by top New York steakhouses is seeking a skilled and experienced Wholesale Butcher & Meat Processing Technician to join our production team. This role requires strong knife skills, precision fabrication, and the ability to work efficiently in a USDA-inspected facility. Location: Bronx, NY Pay: $20 to $23 based on experience Shift: 3am to completion Key Responsibilities Meat Fabrication & Portioning • Break down whole muscle cuts (such as tenderloins, strip loins, and shoulders) into steaks, cubes, and strips, • Hand-cut and portion steaks and trim to precise customer requirements, • Monitor yields closely and reduce trim loss and waste, • Distinguish and separate Halal and conventional products in accordance with SOPs, • Operate effectively within USDA-inspected facilities, • Coordinate with supervisors regarding product specifications, yields, and production issues Food Safety & GMP Compliance • Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines, • Wear and maintain proper PPE (gloves, aprons, sleeves, etc.) at all times, • Avoid cross-contamination between equipment, products, and work surfaces, • Follow strict handwashing and sanitation procedures, • Ensure proper temperature control to maintain product quality and safety, • Assist in upholding HACCP protocols and internal food safety requirements Station Cleanliness & Maintenance • Maintain a clean and orderly workstation during the entire shift, • Complete end-of-shift cleaning and sanitization of knives, cutting boards, scales, tables, and containers, • Immediately report broken equipment or unsanitary conditions, • Comply with USDA regulations and company sanitation policies Qualifications • Minimum of 3 years' experience as a butcher (required), • At least 2 years of commercial or wholesale meat cutting experience preferred, • Knowledge of USDA inspection processes, Halal compliance, and HACCP standards preferred