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Butcher Apprentice

Job Title: Butcher Apprentice (Entry Level)
Location: Winner Butcher in Brooklyn, NY
Schedule: Full-time or Part-time
Compensation: starts at $17.00+ per hour + tips

About Winner Butcher

Winner Butcher is a neighborhood butcher shop located in Brooklyn, NY. We are dedicated to offering high-quality meats, house-made sausages, and prepared foods while creating a warm, welcoming environment for both customers and staff. As part of the Winner Hospitality group, we believe in excellent service, thoughtful sourcing, and mentorship in culinary craft.

About the Role

We’re looking for a friendly and motivated person to join our team as our newest Butcher Apprentice. This role is ideal for someone passionate about food and interested in developing foundational butchery skills in a hands-on environment.

While no prior butchery experience is required, candidates with previous culinary, kitchen, or food preparation experience are strongly encouraged to apply, as this background will help support success in the role.

You will work closely with our skilled butchers, assisting with customer service, retail operations, and hands-on meat handling and preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service at the meat counter and register
• Handle and package raw meats for retail sale (including beef, pork, lamb, and poultry)
• Assist in basic meat preparation and learn introductory meat-cutting techniques
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the meat counter and prep area
• Stock shelves and fresh case with retail and prepared products
• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Support other team members with daily tasks and shop operations

What You’ll Learn

• Fundamentals of butchery and meat cuts
• Safe handling and sanitation practices
• Knife skills and cutting techniques
• The day-to-day operations of a professional butcher shop

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for food, customer service, and learning a new craft
• Friendly, reliable, and team-oriented
• Comfortable working with raw meat and using knives (training provided)
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Previous culinary, kitchen, or food preparation experience is strongly preferred
• Prior retail or customer-facing experience is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage + tips
• On-the-job training in meat cutting and shop operations
• 25% employee discount across all Winner locations (including wine at cost for employees 21+)
• Paid sick leave
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Retirement plan through Vestwell (eligibility applies)

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