Butcher/Meat Cutter
Summary
Hand-cuts premium meats like Wagyu, dry-aged ribeye, and veal osso buco for retail display and foodservice at an Italian marketplace, following strict yield and presentation standards.
Position Summary
The ideal candidate will have experience breaking down premium meat and subprimals with precision and consistency. This role requires strong fabrication skills, excellent yield management, and the ability to produce retail and foodservice cuts while maintaining Eataly's high standards for quality and presentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Fabricate and portion premium beef, veal, lamb, and poultry products
- Utilize advanced knife skills with minimal reliance on power saws
- Maintain proper trimming standards, yields, and presentation
- Follow all food safety, sanitation,
- Manage inventory and minimize waste
- Support merchandising and case presentation
- Assist customers and educate guests on premium meat selections and cooking techniques
- Work collaboratively with chefs, market managers, and purchasing teams
Required Fabrication Experience
Candidates should be capable of producing the following cuts:
Wagyu & Premium Beef
- A5 Wagyu New York Strip
- American Wagyu Filet Mignon
- American Wagyu Boneless Ribeye
- American Wagyu Flat Iron
- American Wagyu Zabuton
- American Wagyu Skirt Steak
- American Wagyu Flank Steak
- American Wagyu Picanha
- Double R Ranch Filet Mignon
- Double R Dry-Aged Tomahawk
- Double R Dry-Aged Ribeye
- Double R Dry-Aged New York Strip
- Double R Prime New York Strip
- Double R Hanger Steak
- Double R Flank Steak
Veal
- Veal Osso Buco
Lamb
- Frenched Lamb Racks
Poultry
- Spatchcocked Marinated Chickens
Hourly rate: $18.00
- 1+ year of experience working with meat, preferably in a high-volume retail environment
- Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, management and guests
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Job Requirements
- Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule sometimes including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ability to exert up to 60 pounds of force occasionally and up to 30 pounds of force frequently
- Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
- Ability to work with knives, hand tools and utensils
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with match or RRSP
- Bonus program
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
- and more!