Butcher Job at Perez Hermanos, Puerto Rico

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  • Perez Hermanos
  • Puerto Rico

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description – Butcher

Job Title: Butcher
Department: Production / Meat Processing
Reports To: Plant Supervisor / Production Manager
Location: Cayey

Summary

The Butcher is responsible for preparing, cutting, deboning, and portioning meat according to company standards, ensuring quality, freshness, hygiene, and proper presentation of the product. The role requires compliance with food safety regulations, occupational hygiene standards, and customer service, ensuring products meet consumer expectations and applicable regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Cut, debone, slice, and prepare different types of meat (beef, pork, poultry, etc.) according to specifications.

  • Maintain adequate inventory of meat products and report replenishment needs.

  • Ensure proper product rotation (FIFO) and monitor expiration dates.

  • Keep the work area clean, organized, and in compliance with safety and hygiene regulations.

  • Safely use and maintain tools and equipment (knives, saws, grinders, etc.) in optimal condition.

  • Meet company quality and product presentation standards.

  • Assist in customer service, providing information and recommendations on cuts and meat preparation.

  • Follow occupational safety policies and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

  • Participate in physical inventories and report discrepancies to immediate supervisor.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of cutting, deboning, and meat preparation techniques.

  • Ability to work in cold and physically demanding environments.

  • Attention to detail to ensure uniform cuts and product quality.

  • Basic communication and customer service skills.

  • Compliance with food hygiene and safety practices.

  • Teamwork and results-oriented mindset.

Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Previous experience as a butcher, preferably in supermarkets, processing plants, or food service businesses.

  • Knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP, FDA, USDA, or local equivalents).

Working Conditions
  • Cold environment (refrigeration and freezer rooms).

  • Use of cutting tools and specialized machinery.

  • Physical work, including lifting boxes/pieces of meat up to 50 lbs.

  • Rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as required by operations.

Job Tags

Local area, Immediate start, Rotating shift

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