Butcher

Job Description

Job Description

Foodservice Meat Cutter/Butcher

Company Overview

Bush Brothers is a fifth-generation family-owned meat purveyor based in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. Established in 1925, we pride ourselves on delivering best-in-class service and a premium protein portfolio. As a USDA-inspected processing facility, we specialize in center-of-the-plate and portion-controlled products for Florida's premier hotels, restaurants, country clubs, and Caribbean customers.

At Bush Brothers, we consider our employees, customers, and business a true family. We are committed to providing exceptional service while fostering a collaborative, respectful, and growth-oriented work environment.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Foodservice Meat Cutter / Butcher to join our Production team.

This is a hands-on position responsible for fabricating high-quality, portion-controlled meat products for the foodservice industry. The Meat Cutter / Butcher will cut steaks, chops, roasts, poultry, and other proteins; trim and portion sub-primal cuts; and complete custom fabrication orders according to customer specifications and company quality standards.

The ideal candidate has strong knife skills, knowledge of meat cuts and fabrication, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to quality, food safety, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate steaks, roasts, chops, and other meat products according to company specifications and industry standards.
• Trim, portion, and cut sub-primal products accurately and consistently.
• Complete custom cuts and special fabrication orders according to customer specifications.
• Follow daily production schedules and instructions for stock and custom-order production.
• Accurately weigh, portion, and label products according to specifications.
• Inspect products for quality, freshness, appearance, and proper specifications.
• Portion and process poultry while following applicable USDA and company food safety requirements.
• Properly rotate, handle, and store products to maintain quality and food safety.
• Safely operate knives, saws, cutting equipment, and other processing tools.
• Follow all company safety procedures when handling sharp tools and operating machinery.
• Participate in daily setup, breakdown, cleaning, and sanitation of processing areas and equipment.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation procedures, USDA requirements, and company food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the shift.
• Communicate product quality, equipment, or safety concerns to management promptly.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Packaging, Warehouse, and Food Safety teams to meet daily production needs.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of meat cutting, butcher, foodservice processing, or related experience preferred.
• Retail butchery, meat department, culinary, or professional kitchen experience may also be considered.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong knife skills with the ability to perform precise cuts and trimming.
• Knowledge of different cuts of beef, pork, veal, lamb, and/or poultry and their characteristics.
• Ability to follow detailed cutting and portion specifications.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with portion size, weight, labeling, and product quality.
• Understanding proper sanitation practices and food safety requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality and safety standards in a fast-paced production environment.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work an early morning Monday–Saturday schedule.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a production team.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This is a physically active position in a refrigerated food-processing environment. Employees must be able to:

• Work primarily in refrigerated areas with temperatures that may be as low as 30&degree;F .
• Stand and work for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Regularly perform repetitive cutting, trimming, lifting, and handling motions.
• Regularly lift, carry, push, and handle meat products and boxes weighing up to 80 pounds .
• Safely use sharp knives, cutting tools, and meat-processing equipment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all company safety and food safety procedures.
• Work in a fast-paced production environment while meeting quality and production expectations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Daily Employee Breakfast & Lunch
• Discounted Employee Purchases on Food Products
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-oriented work environment

Bush Brothers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.