Job Description

Chaviras Produce in Las Cruces, NM is looking for one butcher/meat cutter to join our 33 person strong team. We are located on 991 Sandcastle Ave. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, punctual, and hard-working.

Job Title:  Butcher

Summary: 

The Butcher cuts, trims, and prepares meat for use or sale in grocery stores and taqueria.

The following duties are essential but  not  limited to:

· Operates meat processing equipment.

· Uses hand tools and power equipment to cut meat to specifications.

· Tenderizes, packages, weighs, labels, and prices meat products.

· Arranges meat products in the display counter to attract the attention of customers.

· Prepares special-ordered cuts of meat for customers.

· Evaluates quality control and ensures the workspace is kept sanitary.

· Ensures products comply with all U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) guidelines.

· Receives and stores meat when it is delivered and ensures its quality and freshness.

· Oversees meat inventory and places orders to maintain inventories.

· Notifies the manager of any problems or issues that could affect the quality of meat products sold to customers.

· Meets productivity, accuracy, and quality standards.

· Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory:

This position does not oversee staff.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

At least three years of experience in meat cutting, packaging, and food handling, preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable. 

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication skills and focus on customer service.
• Familiarity with USDA guidelines.
• Ability to operate band saws and other meat-cutting equipment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to fulfill customer orders efficiently and accurately.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Food handlers permit required.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is typically performed outside in a grocery store or kitchen setting. The noise level is moderate to loud. Working conditions include exposure to animal carcasses, blood, and other animal fluids. Environmental conditions may include exposure to extreme cold and heat, sharp objects, slippery surfaces, crowded areas, or working near moving parts.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Prolonged periods of standing.

· Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

· Ability to tolerate a workspace that fluctuates between extreme cold and extreme heat.

· Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods.

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