Butcher/Meat Cutter

Meat Cutter / Butcher

• Location: TenneyBrook Market, 217 North Main Street, Rutland VT
• Pay Range: $28-32/hour, depending on qualifications/experience
• Job Type: Full-Time, Monday-Friday. Weekend availability and/or evening availability is a plus, particularly when needed to support department coverage, special orders, or business needs.

Position Summary

We are looking for a dependable, hardworking Meat Cutter / Butcher to join our team at TenneyBrook Market. This position plays an important role in the day-to-day operation of our meat department and deli. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with a variety of meats, takes pride in quality and presentation, and enjoys providing friendly, knowledgeable service to customers.


Responsibilities include cutting and preparing a variety of meats, preparing deli products, cooking rotisserie chickens, maintaining attractive and well-stocked displays, assisting with ordering and inventory, and working closely with the kitchen team to coordinate weekly specials and product needs.

This is a hands-on position in a smaller meat department. The successful candidate should be prepared to take ownership of their responsibilities, work independently, and help keep the department running smoothly.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, portion, and prepare a variety of beef, pork, poultry, and other meat products according to department standards and customer requests.
• Operate meat department equipment including knives, slicers, grinders, scales, and other food preparation equipment safely and properly.
• Slice and prepare deli meats and cheeses for grab-and-go displays
• Prepare custom meat and deli orders with attention to accuracy, quality, and presentation.
• Prepare, season, and cook rotisserie chickens and other prepared meat products.
• Coordinate with the kitchen team on weekly specials, prepared foods, and deli offerings.
• Assist with selecting and ordering meat, deli products, and other department supplies based on sales, inventory, and anticipated needs.
• Receive, inspect, rotate, label, and properly store meat and deli products.
• Keep meat cases, deli displays, coolers, and work areas clean, organized, attractive, and properly stocked.
• Monitor product freshness, quality, dates, and proper storage throughout the department.
• Provide friendly and helpful customer service, answer questions, take special orders, and make recommendations when appropriate.
• Assist customers with selecting cuts, quantities, and preparation options.
• Maintain accurate pricing, weighing, labeling, and packaging of products.
• Follow all applicable food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Keep equipment and entire department area clean and sanitized

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous meat cutting experience/butchering is required
• Candidates should be comfortable working independently with a variety of meats and be able to step into the role ready to contribute from day one.
• Strong knowledge of meat cutting, trimming, portioning, slicing, packaging, and preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of different cuts of beef, pork, poultry, and other meats, including proper preparation and handling.
• Knowledge of and commitment to proper food safety, sanitation, and safe food-handling practices, including following applicable health department requirements/procedures
• ServSafe certification or other relevant food-safety certification/license is a plus.
• Ability to safely and effectively use knives, slicers, grinders, scales, and other meat department equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistent quality, portion sizes, labeling, pricing, and presentation.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to answer questions, make recommendations, and fulfill customer requests.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the kitchen and deli team and coordinate on weekly specials, product needs, and department priorities.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• The ability to lead the day-to-day operation of the meat department is important. This is not a management position and does not include formal supervisory responsibilities, but the successful candidate should be confident in their skills and able to provide direction, support, and leadership within the department.
• Ability to help train and support a less-experienced team member and maintain department standards.
• Reliable, organized, and dependable with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality, cleanliness, food safety, and customer service standards.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to frequently lift and carry cases or packages of meat and other products weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasional need to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the workday while performing meat cutting, preparation, stocking, customer service, and other department duties.
• Ability to work for extended periods in refrigerated/cool environments
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, twist, grasp, grip, lift, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Ability to continuously use hands for cutting, trimming, slicing, wrapping, weighing, labeling, and operating equipment.
• Ability to safely handle knives, meat-processing equipment, cleaning products, packaging materials, and food products.
• Ability to meet established production, quality, sanitation, and customer-service expectations.

To apply, please submit your resume. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

TenneyBrook is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce, creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To help provide our employees with a safe work environment, we are a drug-free workplace.
Work schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• Day shift
• 8 hour shift
• Other

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Paid training