Company description

Farmingdale Meat Market has been family owned and operated for three generations since 1946. Founded by Julius Seelig, the company is now run by Kent and Lee Seelig (son and grandson of Julius). Julius would be proud to know that Farmingdale Meat Market is still thriving and has since expanded into wholesale (for 30+ years now) with Main Street Wholesale Meats.

Our retail store is located the same place it has been for 70+ years: 210 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735. In our store you will find a full selection of beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry, provisions, groceries and more. Our long-time customers know that even if you can't find an item in the display case it probably can be found "in the back".

Our facility is USDA INSPECTED EVERY SINGLE DAY WE OPERATE. We have a very strict HACCP program which ensures the safety of our products.

Job description

Farmingdale Meat Market / Main Street Wholesale Meats, family owned and operated since 1946, is looking for Butchers to join their team!

Job Summary

Our butchers are responsible for cutting, trimming, and preparing portions of meat for wholesale distribution (wholesale) and for use in our retail store (retail)

General Accountabilities:

• Wholesale Butcher General Accountabilities:

  • Cuts, trims, de-bones, ties, and grinds meats, using butcher's cutlery and powered equipment, such as electric grinder and band saw, to portion and prepare meat
  • Cuts, trims, and de-bones sub-primal cuts using knives, cleaver, and band saw, to reduce to cooking cuts, such as roasts, steaks, chops, stew cubes, and grinding meat
  • Cuts and weighs steaks and chops for individual servings
  • Shapes and ties roasts
  • Maintains clean and organized work station, back room, storage and surrounding areas
  • Follow all guidelines and procedures as outlined in the health and safety policy manual

  Retail Butcher General Accountabilities:

  • Serves and assists customers at the counter explaining the products flavor, taste and how they are prepared from personal knowledge and training
  • Maintains and stocks product in display units
  • Cuts, trims, de-bones, ties, and grinds meats, using butcher's cutlery and powered equipment (as needed), such as electric grinder and band saw, to portion and prepare meat in cooking form.
  • Cuts and weighs steaks and chops for individual servings
  • Tends electric grinder to grind meat if needed
  • Shapes and ties roasts
  • Follows all guidelines and procedures as outlined in the health and safety policy manual
• Farmingdale Meat Market, Inc. reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of related experience
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Ability to perform physical requirements of position including working in colder temperatures
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Strong verbal skills
• Experience with cutting equipment (grinders, band saws, etc.) a must
• Basic math skills

Skills:

• General knowledge of meat products and prime cuts
• Understanding of product dating and inventory control
• Proficient in the use of cutting equipment
• Excellent customer service
• Knowledge of how to break down parts
• Active listening
• Bilingual a plus

FARMINGDALE MEAT MARKET, INC. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $17.00 - $22.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline