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The Coronado Club

Head Butcher

Houston, TX · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

Organization and cleanliness of butcher shop, Walk-in freezer and meat/fish walk in. * Follow ... * Assist the banquet department with preparation for events as needed. * Attention to food safety ...

Windham IGA

Meat Cutter

Willimantic, CT · On-site

$14.50 - $19.25/hr

They assist customers with special requests and answer questions about our meat products and ... Must have 3 years retail meat cutting experience in a butcher shop or grocery store ONLY Must be at ...

Windham IGA

Meat Cutter

Willimantic, CT · On-site

$25/hr

They assist customers with special requests and answer questions about our meat products and ... Must have 3 years retail meat cutting experience in a butcher shop or grocery store ONLY Must be at ...

Palmetto Goodwill Services

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Kitchen Manager

Virginia Beach, VA · On-site

$56K - $60K/yr

Responsible for operation of galley, vegetable preparation, butcher shop, serving lines, and post ... Assist in developing food cost and control, monitor that food budget remains within defined ...

Stew Leonard's

Butcher Future Opportunities

Danbury, CT · On-site

$18.06 - $23.55/hr

... shop. Butcher Future Opportunities Thank you for expressing an interest in Stew Leonard's, one of ... Adhere to all health, sanitation and safety regulations * Assist in other duties, as assigned What ...

Stew Leonard's

Butcher Future Opportunities

Danbury, CT · On-site

$18.06 - $23.55/hr

... shop. Butcher Future Opportunities Thank you for expressing an interest in Stew Leonard's, one of ... Adhere to all health, sanitation and safety regulations * Assist in other duties, as assigned What ...

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for butcher shop assistant in the United States is $18.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Butcher Shop Assistant vs Butcher?

AspectButcher Shop AssistantButcher
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some certifications in food safetyOften requires similar certifications, plus apprenticeship or trade licenses
Work EnvironmentRetail butcher shop, customer service focusMeat processing and cutting, may work in larger facilities or shops
Employer & Industry UsageRetail food stores, supermarkets, small butcher shopsButcher shops, meat processing plants, supermarkets
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Butcher Shop Assistant and a Butcher is that the assistant primarily handles customer service, sales, and basic meat preparation, while the butcher performs more advanced meat cutting, processing, and butchering tasks. Both roles require similar certifications and work in retail or small shop environments, but butchers typically have more specialized skills and responsibilities in meat preparation.

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Head Butcher

Head Butcher

The Coronado Club

Houston, TX • On-site

$17 - $21/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Description:

We are currently hiring a butcher for our culinary team. The position requires the candidate to butcher all primal cuts of beef, whole carcass, wild game and whole and filets of fish/shellfish. If you are in search of a new home offering a professional culture or just looking for a more refined atmosphere with greater work-life balance, then look no further.


The Coronado Club, a hidden gem in downtown Houston, serves some of the most discriminating palates in the state. We are in search of professional culinarians who espouse to the same ethos as our culture provides each day. Positive working environment, self-driven disciplines, opportunities of personal growth/education.


For the right candidate we are willing to develop basic culinary skills to adopt these principles for even greater success. Some of these basic tenants are refined knife skills, experience in butchery, basic cooking techniques and charcuterie a plus.


Job Description:

  • Report on time promptly at 7:00 am on Monday and 8:00 am Tuesday - Friday or as scheduled.
  • This station is designed for chefs-in-training who exhibit exceptional standards and capabilities.
  • Primary responsibilities include whole fish butchery, primal and sub-primal meat fabrication, sausage-making, applying by-products for minimal waste
  • Logging and applying HACCP protocols by taking daily temps of coolers, proteins and maintaining proper food safety standards in all areas.
  • Organization and cleanliness of butcher shop, Walk-in freezer and meat/fish walk in.
  • Follow standardized recipes.
  • Keep the station book up to date, organized and maintained and stored in an accessible location for all culinary staff to access.
  • Assist the banquet department with preparation for events as needed.
  • Attention to food safety, a clean working environment, and an overall attention to safe cooking practices are vital.
  • Clear and concise communication to Chef and immediate supervisors before, during and after a la carte and banquet services is critical.
  • Other responsibilities as requested by your supervisors.


Requirements:

Job Requirements:

  • Refined knife skills
  • Rundamental cooking techniques
  • Sense of urgency
  • Team-first approach
  • Organization/cleanliness
  • Inventory
  • Charcuterie/sausage making

Physical Functions:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and/or sit…up to and sometimes more than eight hours per day.
  • Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools and/or controls.
  • Reach with hands and arms.
  • Hearing and talking sufficient enough to communicate with members, guests, vendors and staff.
  • Specific vision abilities include close vision, vision sufficient enough to read, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Must be able to push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must possess independent mobility throughout the club.
  • Successful function of this position requires employee to lift 50 lbs without struggle and be physically capable to work on their feet for long hours at a stretch.