Watauga Butchery in the mountains of Western North Carolina is looking for a Head Butcher that's organized, detail oriented, and passionate about working with some of the finest whole carcass butchery Appalachia has to offer as we expand production capacity. Owned by farmers and serving farmers with a focus on quality. The Head Butcher will lead our team to partner with both farmers and restaurants, while also being able to showcase their skills in special farm and social events.
Responsibilities:
- Receive, inspect, and store meat
- Accurately debone whole animals, cut, grind, and portion with speed and efficiency
- Package, weigh, label and box meat products with care
- Uphold health and sanitation standards of the company, USDA, and HACCP
- Accurately manage inventory and stock rotation
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the butchery area
- Ability to supervise and lead team members
Skills:
Knowledge of food safety regulations and practices
Experience in the food industry, particularly in meat preparation
Strong knife skills for cutting, trimming, and portioning meat
Regularly perform physically demanding tasks, including: standing for long periods, walking, using hands for intricate tasks,
Ability to regularly lift heavy objects, such as sides of beef or pork up to 50lbs
Culinary background or training is a plus
Excellent customer service skills to interact with customers in a friendly and helpful manner
Attention to detail to ensure accurate portioning and packaging of meat products
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Constantly work in a fast-paced, cold environment.
- Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.
- Frequent exposure to extreme cold during the handling of finished products in and out of the freezer.
- Moderate to loud noise levels in the work environment.
- Outdoor farm field events.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Vilas, NC 28692: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person