Journeyman Meat Cutter - 131379

Job Summary

This position is to assist in the forecasting, planning, and cutting of all meat (beef, chicken, pork, turkey, fish, etc.) for use on BYU campus including the MTC, Cannon Commons, Catering, Retail Restaurants, Concessions, and wrapped products for retail sales at the Creamery stores. This position is also assists in developing and implementing an apprenticeship program to train new meat cutters as needed.

Essential Functions

1. Production Execution

a. Assists in daily production activities

b. Monitors weights of delivered products

c. Assures that all meat orders are filled

d. Plans and assists with deliveries

2. Quality Control and Evaluation

a. This position requires expertise in evaluating and controlling the quality of all meat products.

b. This position has the responsibility of rejecting sub-standard products.

c. Responsible the beef forecasting and aging process.

d. This position is responsible for maintaining proper temperatures, documentation of meat produced in the Meat Shop, maintaining temperature, sanitation, and delivery logs.

3. Butcher

a. Manages the fresh meat section for BYU Creamery locations.

b. Select all meat cuts for profitability and customer satisfaction.

c. Monitors meat rotation in these locations.

d. Makes recommendations of new protein options.

4. Assists the Meat Shop Manager in the implementation of the Apprenticeship Program 

a. Develop training for apprentice level meat cutters. This training involves education regarding the various cuts of meat, maximizing the yields from bulk products, safe handling of knives and cutting equipment, and sanitation procedures to ensure food safety.

b. Under the direction of the manager, who selects the apprentice, this position assumes development responsibility as the apprentice moves towards journeyman status.

c. This position will educate and supervise hands-on experience of processing and identifying all cuts of meats - from poultry, beef, seafood, pork, etc. They will also supervise marinating, grinding, and making of charcuterie.

5. Assumes management of Meat Shop in absence of the manager.

Education/Experience

Minimum education/experience required:   Journeyman with 1 or more years' experience.

     Preferred: Meat shop management experience with more than 5 years' experience in a meat cutting operation with increasing levels of responsibility. Proven experience in a food service (non-retail, i.e. restaurant) operation. 

     Skills, abilities, knowledge, licenses, certifications:

Must have demonstrated ability to generate new ideas and products that add value for the BYU and local communities.

Expertise in Food Safety best practices, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), sanitation requirements and procedures, and safe handling of cleaning and sanitation chemicals. Knowledge of meat cutting equipment, USDA requirements and laws, meat cutting skills, tool sharpening and processing equipment, meat inventory controls, ability to work cooperatively with the varied personalities found in a large Dining organization, good management and business skills, basic understanding of current computer programs commonly found in business environments (Microsoft Word and Excel, and email programs). 

Additional Comments

The Meat Shop processes and delivers $2.5 million of protein products annually to several BYU Dining cafeteria, restaurant, and retail operations. Approximately 30,000 meals are served per day on campus. The Meat Shop is operated subject to the review and inspections of the USDA and must comply with all state and federal food regulations. Frequent lifting of boxes in the 50 to 100 lb. range is required. Freezer work is also required. 

Employee Class: Staff (Full-Time)
Work Location: Provo Campus
Environment: Periodic exposure to unfavorable conditions. Need to be in variable temperatures or wet environments, etc.
Physical Exam Required: Y
Physical Exam Details: Frequent lifting of items from 50 to 100 lbs.

Frequent work in freezers and coolers

Frequent operation of cutting, grinding, cubing and slicing equip

Frequent exposure to temperatures from -20° to 55°F
Desired Start Date: As soon as possible
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
Pay Level: 48
Approximate Starting Salary: $40,000 - $52,000
Documents Required at time of Application:
Required: Cover Letter, Resume
Optional: Letter of Recommendation 1
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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