Butcher

Chef Christopher Kostow of The Restaurant at Meadowood, Ciccio and Loveski Deli has created The Charter Oak as a gathering place for members of our community to celebrate occasions big and small.
We are looking for passionate, experienced, and motivated individuals to join our Kitchen team. If you have a culinary background and you are interested in a position, please reply and a member of our team will be in touch.

The Charter Oak is uniquely positioned as a large & vibrant restaurant that operates and sources primarily from its own Farm, located 1 mile from our grounds. Our Farm is situated on ~3.5 acres of world-class farm land in St. Helena. Our menus are reflective of what is happening in our microclimate with careful and diligent planning & execution from our Farm Management Team.

JOB DESCRIPTION
-Receive, inspect, rotate, and store meat properly upon delivery.
-Ensure the freshness and quality of meat products by inspecting them for any signs of spoilage or damage.
-Store meats properly in refrigerators or freezers at the required temperature.
-Sharpen knives and maintain equipment such as meat grinder, slicer, cryovac, etc.
-Prepare and cut different types of meat, including beef, pork, poultry, and seafood, according to chef’s specifications.
-Weigh and portion meat or fish according to recipes or chef’s specifications while limiting waste.
-Clean equipment, reach-ins, and cold room to maintain health and sanitation standards.
-Assist with inventory management and rotation of stock to minimize waste, and notify chef when orders need to be adjusted.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
-Strong knowledge of different cuts of meat and the ability to accurately and efficiently prepare them.
-Exceptional knife skills and the ability to use various cutting and grinding equipment safely.
-Excellent attention to detail to ensure the quality and presentation of meat products.
-Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
-Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.
-Basic math skills for weighing meat products accurately.
-Physical stamina and strength to stand for long periods, lift heavy meat products, and perform repetitive tasks.

BENEFITS INCLUDE
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts at all of our concepts
Work in a dynamic, upscale, community oriented casual restaurant
Expand your detailed knowledge of food & beverage
Opportunities for professional growth within an organization of passionate hospitality professionals