Apprentice Butcher - Bronx, United States - FRESH DIRECT, LLC
Description
Responsibilities and Working Conditions:
- Cut, trim, scrape and boat various cuts of meat or poultry
- Prepare special cuts of meats ordered by customers
- Shape, lace and tie roasts, using boning knife, skewer and twine
- Prepare marinated valueadded items, and prepared foods
- Assist Junior Butcher and Master Butcher in plating of products.
- Learn from Master Butcher Specialists and Master Butchers to hone your cutting skills and knowledge
- Estimate requirements and order of requisition meat supplies to maintain inventories
- Will be responsible for other assigned duties
- Required to wear oil and slip resistance shoes
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- In a workday: standing/walking 610 hours or more
- Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
- Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals, loud noises, flashing lights
- Constant exposure to temperatures:
- Ability to work in a wet and cold environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
- Ability to work in other areas of the business as needed
Education and Qualifications:
- Familiarity with retail cuts from all different categories; beef/pork.
- Experience with lamb/veal is a plus
- Recognize various cuts, sizes and species of Meat (Skirts, Hangers, Flanks, Belly Meats)
- Ability to read production screens and produce various cuts of meat for retail trade under direction of a Master Butcher
- Use knives and other tools of the trade
- Must be comfortable using band saw and other power equipment used in the trade
- Ability to clearly communicate in English. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
- Ability to work in support of the meat team.
- Competent in following oral and written instructions.
- Understand production equipment care are operation
- Writes clearly and informatively. Is able to read and interpret written information.
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
- Follows policies and procedures and accepts responsibility for own actions.
- Uses time effectively and efficiently.
- Meets productivity standards. Completes work in timely manner.
- Must embody and demonstrate company values and culture
Who is FreshDirect
In 2023, FreshDirect officially become a part of the Getir family This strategic partnership combines FreshDirect's diverse product portfolio and expansive customer base with Getir's renowned expertise in ultrafast grocery delivery and cutting-edge technology.
Why choose FreshDirect?
We're a company that thrives on teamwork.
Our evolution is driven by our passionate employees and investment in perfecting the technology that lets us deliver the highest-quality food.
Our state-of-the-art facility creates an environment for innovation.We support our employees with on-the-job training for plant employees and drivers, team-building activities, workplace recognition opportunities, and by encouraging direct relationships with our suppliers in the field.
Great people deserve great perks.We offer comprehensive benefits, plus many workplace extras, including:
- A flexible paid time off plan
- 24hour access to the FreshDirect shuttle between our Bronx headquarters and the subway
As an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, FreshDirect does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of their race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, creed, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.
Furthermore, FreshDirect will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because they are disabled, a disabled veteran, or a veteran of the Vietnam era, provided they are qualified and meets the requirements established by FreshDirect for the job.
