Job Description

Veselka’s commissary kitchen produces food for our restaurants and wholesale partners. We’re looking for an experienced Meat Cutter to join our production team and help us keep quality high at volume. Daily production runs in the hundreds of pounds of beef and poultry.

DESCRIPTION:

• Break down beef and poultry to spec, consistently and efficiently, in a high-volume production setting
• Portion, dice and cube proteins to exact weights and sizes
• Follow food safety, USDA and SQF standards, including temperature control and accurate log keeping
• Keep knives, equipment and work areas clean, sharp and organized
• Receive, label, rotate and store product properly
• Support other production tasks and team members as needed

• 1+ year of experience as a meat cutter, butcher or in high-volume protein prep
• Strong knife skills with a focus on speed, yield and consistency
• Comfortable standing for long periods, working in cold environments and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Reliable, detail-oriented and a team player
• Food Handler or Food Protection certification is a plus

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 50lbs and work on one’s feet for an extended period of time; 
• Experience in the hospitality industry with a background in food service;
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects at once;
• Strong communication skills working in a team environment;
• Accountability for order accuracy and timeliness;
• NYC DOH food handler’s permit card and/or ServSafe is a plus

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