Butcher

Job Summary

Full‑time Butcher position located at La Mercerie – 53 Howard Street, New York, NY 10013. Online applications accepted only. Pay range: $24.00 to $29.00 per hour.

• Works directly with supplier representative(s) to determine order details and price.
• Receives, inspects, and stores meat in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Records and tracks quantity of meat received and issued to cooks, and keeps records of meat sales.
• Estimates requirements and orders or requisitions meat supplies to maintain inventories.
• Cuts, trims, bones, ties and grinds meats—including beef, pork, poultry, and fish—to prepare for cooking; cures, smokes, tenderizes and preserves meat.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, display and storage areas, supplies and utensils within the work area.
• Handles food items in a manner that complies with safety regulations during preparation and service.
• Prepares and places meat cuts and products in display counters.
• Prepares custom cuts of meat as ordered by customers or for meals.
• Shapes, laces and ties roasts using boning knife, skewer, and twine.
• Wraps, weighs, labels, and prices cuts of meat.
• Totals sales and collects money from customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Butchering experience required.

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Use of medium‑weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins, or cleaning a slicer.
• Use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steam tables.
• Use of slip‑resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus. If you know someone qualified, please refer them through People Hub and they may apply by clicking the link in their email. For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email