Butcher

BLACKBARN Restaurant is an American restaurant located in the heart of Flatiron, overlooking Madison Square Park. It is helmed by acclaimed Chef and Restaurateur John Doherty , James Beard Award Winner and formerly the Executive Chef at the iconic Waldorf-Astoria in NYC. 

BLACKBARN is one of the top farm-to-table restaurants in New York, NY offering a sophisticated menu in the comfort of a modern barn. It serves lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch in its various dining rooms. The restaurant’s team takes great pride in sourcing locally from farms in the tri-state area and creating meaningful partnerships with local farmers, artisans, and ranchers.

What We Ask of You:

• Availability for AM shifts is a must
  
• This role requires mostly butchering but will include other food prep as delegated by kitchen leadership. Previous butcher experience is required.
• Knowledge of whole-animal butchery, fish breakdown, and product preservation
• You are punctual, dependable, and a team player
• You embrace and encourage teamwork within the restaurant
• You help promote a positive work environment
• You treat everyone you encounter with respect and dignity
• You are interested in career development, growth and longevity
• You like to have fun every day

Butcher Qualifications and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Break down and portion proteins with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail

• Maintain quality standards for all meats and proteins used in the kitchen

• Follow all portioning guidelines, prep standards, and kitchen procedures

• Label, store, and rotate product properly to maintain freshness and safety

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation at all times

• Communicate product needs, shortages, or quality issues to leadership

• Communicates clearly and respectfully with everyone on every level 

• Support prep and kitchen operations as needed

• Complete opening and closing duties, including station breakdown and cleaning

• Demonstrates highly organized work habits

• Maintains proper sanitation and safety procedures

• Takes ownership of one’s work station and preparations

• Completes assigned work on time

• Looks for ways to help others and makes a positive impact on the operation

• Finds things to do when there is “nothing to do”

Minimum Education and Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years previous culinary experience within a kitchen setting is essential.

• Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with a strong attention to detail.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Constant standing and movement

• Occasional exposure to cold, heat, and kitchen environments

• Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching

• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs

• Frequent use of hands, wrists, and arms for precision work

• Constant communication with team members

• Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion.

• Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Blackbarn reserves the right to make changes in the above job description and all other duties assigned. Nothing herein shall restrict Blackbarn's management’s right to assign or reassign tasks, duties, or responsibilities to this job at any time. Blackbarn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.