About this position
Neighborhood Restaurant & Provisions is a new restaurant, gourmet market and provisions shop opening in Orono. We're looking for a skilled butcher who treats meat cutting as a craft. You'll prepare high-quality cuts and bring ideas for value-added products, seasoned items and ready-to-cook dishes. Whole-animal experience is a big plus but not required. What matters most is a deep understanding of primal cuts, excellent knife skills, and real enthusiasm for what each cut can become.
What you'll do
Cut and prepare. Break down, trim, bone and portion primal and sub-primal cuts of beef, pork, poultry and other proteins for retail and wholesale.
Bring the kitchen to the counter. Help create house-made sausages, cured items, marinades and ready-to-cook entrées.
Get the most from every cut. Use advanced cutting techniques to cut waste, maximize yield, and keep portions and presentation consistent.
Talk with customers. Share your knowledge, with cooking advice, prep tips and product recommendations.
Keep it safe and clean. Keep tools sharp and your station spotless, in line with local food safety and health rules.
Work with the whole animal. If you have the experience, handle whole-carcass butchery. If you don't but want to learn, we'll train you in nose-to-tail breakdown.
What you bring
At least 2 to 3+ years of professional meat cutting or butchery in a retail shop, commercial kitchen or processing facility
A background in or strong interest in cooking, and an understanding of how different cuts behave when cooked
Excellent knife skills and comfort safely running band saws, grinders and slicers
Stamina to work on your feet in a cold environment and handle heavy primals or carcasses
A valid food handler's card or local safety certification, or willingness to get one when hired
What we offer
$65,000 a year
Health insurance
401(k)
3 weeks PTO
A chance to practice or learn whole-animal, sustainable butchery
A creative workplace where your ideas shape what we sell
Employee discounts on premium cuts and products
To apply, send your resume. Photos of your work are welcome.
More detail about Neighborhood Restaurant & Provisions, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/1211141-Neighborhood-Restaurant-%2526-ProvisionsLocation and commute
Orono, ME .
Plan your route with Google Maps. Travel times and transportation options vary; confirm the work location with the employer before commuting.
How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3269323089.