Butcher

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CUT by Wolfgang Puck New York

About CUT New York

CUT New York by Wolfgang Puck is a modern interpretation of the classic American steakhouse where exceptional ingredients precision technique and thoughtful hospitality come together in the heart of Manhattan. As a flagship restaurant of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group CUT is defined by uncompromising standards disciplined execution and respect for craft.

The Role

CUT New York is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Butcher to join our culinary team. This role is essential to maintaining the quality consistency and integrity of our proteinsfrom whole-animal breakdown to precise portioning for service. The ideal candidate takes pride in technique cleanliness and working within a high-performance fine dining kitchen.

What We Offer

Competitive pay and benefits package
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Dining Discounts
Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account
Career advancement within the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group

Key Responsibilities

Break down whole animals and primal cuts with precision and consistency
Fabricate portion trim and prepare meats according to CUT specifications
Maintain the highest standards of product quality yield and presentation
Properly store label rotate and track all proteins in accordance with food safety standards
Collaborate closely with the culinary leadership team and line cooks to support service needs
Maintain a clean organized and sanitary butcher station at all times
Adhere to all local state federal and company food safety and sanitation guidelines

Qualifications

Previous experience as a butcher or meat cutter in a fine dining or high-volume upscale restaurant
Strong knowledge of meat fabrication primal and sub-primal cuts and portion control
Excellent knife skills and attention to detail
Understanding of food safety sanitation and proper storage procedures
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team-oriented kitchen
Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Experience

Experience working with premium beef programs and dry-aged products
Familiarity with steakhouse or chef-driven restaurant environments
Culinary school or formal apprenticeship training a plus

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to focus.

Work Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold.

The noise level in the work environmental is usually loud.
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

Wolfgang Puck Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race ethnicity gender sexual orientation veteran status or on the basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.

CUT by Wolfgang Puck New YorkAbout CUT New YorkCUT New York by Wolfgang Puck is a modern interpretation of the classic American steakhouse where exceptional ingredients precision technique and thoughtful hospitality come together in the heart of Manhattan. As a flagship restaurant of the Wolfgang P...