Butcher Assistant
Journeyman Meat Co is a small Federally inspected meat processing facility located in Cloverdale, California, that specializes in producing traditional Italian meat products, as well as a variety of American meat products. Our hours of operations are from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
The Butcher Assistant position will work as a team player/worker in the plant to produce the meat products according to specifications, perform day to day meat product manufacturing tasks (cutting, grinding, mixing, stuffing, tumbling, vacuum packaging, etc.) and perform whatever else is needed as decided by management (help with inventory, organization, etc.). The Butcher Assistant will work under the direction of the Head Butcher and assist in further processing of artisan meat products like salami, bacon, sausage, ham, etc.
Necessary Qualities:
Team Player
Ability to work 8-hour days
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
Confident working with a knife
Ability to follow instructions accurately and correctly
Must have attention to detail
Ability to operating processing machinery under instruction of management
Reliable transportation to and from work
Quick Learner and great listener
Helpful Qualities:
Experience working in food production
Knowledge about meat and sanitation
Experience working with food safety controls
Interest in traditionally made Italian meat products
Positive and flexible attitude
Spanish language skills
Job Type:
Location: Cloverdale, California
Full-time
Monday through Friday
6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Some overtime
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour depending on experience
Benefits:
2-weeks paid vacation
5-days paid sick leave
Company subsidized health insurance after 3 months of employment