Job Description: BUTCHER & MAINTENANCE / JANITORFull-Time / Part-Time — Experienced Candidate Preferred We are looking for a reliable, experienced, and hardworking individual who can handle both professional meat preparation and general maintenance/cleaning responsibilities. The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in their work, pays attention to detail, and can work independently.
BUTCHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform professional cutting, trimming, deboning, and portioning of beef, chicken, lamb, and other meats. Prepare meat according to store/customer specifications. Operate knives, meat saws, grinders, slicers, and other butcher equipment safely. Maintain proper portion sizes and minimize product waste. Package, label, and organize meat products properly. Maintain a clean and sanitary work area at all times. Follow all food-safety, sanitation, and hygiene requirements. Properly store meat and maintain appropriate temperatures. Clean and sanitize butcher equipment, counters, floors, and work areas. Monitor inventory and notify management when supplies or products are running low. Assist customers when needed and provide professional service. Follow company procedures for handling, storing, and disposing of meat products. MAINTENANCE / JANITOR RESPONSIBILITIESClean and maintain the store/workplace on a daily basis. Sweep, mop, scrub, and sanitize floors. Clean bathrooms, break areas, storage areas, and common areas. Remove garbage and maintain clean garbage/storage areas. Clean walls, doors, windows, shelves, equipment, and other surfaces as needed. Assist with basic building and equipment maintenance. Replace light bulbs and perform other basic repairs when needed. Help identify leaks, broken equipment, plumbing issues, electrical problems, or other maintenance concerns and report them to management. Keep outside areas, entrances, and surrounding areas clean and presentable. Assist with moving, organizing, and storing supplies or equipment. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workplace. Respond to cleaning or maintenance issues as they arise.
✅ QUALIFICATIONS: Previous butcher experience strongly preferred. General maintenance, janitorial, or supermarket experience is a plus. Must be comfortable working with knives and butcher equipment. Must be physically able to stand, walk, lift, bend, and work for extended periods. Strong attention to cleanliness and detail. Reliable, punctual, and responsible. Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Good communication and teamwork skills. Must follow food-safety and workplace-safety procedures. Flexible availability for full-time or part-time work.
⭐ IDEAL CANDIDATE: We are looking for someone who is experienced, dependable, clean, hardworking, and hands-on. The right person should be able to switch between butcher duties and general maintenance/cleaning tasks as needed.
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Experience: Butcher experience preferred; maintenance/janitorial experience a plus.

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Level

Mid

Location

Copiague, NY

Occupation

Butchers and Meat Cutters

Industry

Meat Processed from Carcasses

Posted

today

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