Butcher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Butcher / Meat Cutter (Halal & Specialty Grocery)

Location: Queens, NY (On-site)

Pay Rate: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour (Based on experience)

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Why Join Trade Fair Supermarkets?

Trade Fair is a Queens staple known for international foods and high-quality, full-service

butchery. We offer steady, year-round work, competitive pay, and a fast-paced team

environment right in your neighborhood.

What We Offer:

● Competitive Hourly Pay: $22.00 – $25.00/hr

● Flexible Scheduling: Full-time and part-time shifts in a 24/7 store operation

● Local Queens Work: Avoid long city commutes

● Employee discounts and stable grocery industry work

Key Responsibilities:

● Meat Cutting & Preparation: Cut, trim, grind, and package fresh beef, lamb, poultry, and

custom orders to customer specifications.

● Case Management: Keep meat cases clean, fully stocked, faced, and properly rotated

throughout the shift.

● Customer Service: Assist neighborhood shoppers with custom cut requests, meal

recommendations, and cooking tips.

● Compliance & Safety: Adhere strictly to food safety, sanitation, and Halal

handling/segregation guidelines.

● Equipment Care: Safely operate and clean band saws, grinders, slicers, and cutting

tools.

Qualifications:

● 1+ years of hands-on butcher or meat-cutting experience in a supermarket, butcher shop,

or meat market.

● Practical knowledge of commercial saws, grinders, and knife safety.

● Ability to stand for extended periods and comfortably lift up to 50 lbs.

● Flexibility to work scheduled shifts (mornings, evenings, or weekends).

● Food Handler Certification is a plus.

● Experience with Halal protocols or international cuts is highly preferred, but not required!