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About the Role
Delaware North's Patina Group is hiring a full-time skilled and detail-oriented Butcher and Fabrication Specialist to join our culinary team at Lincoln Ristorante in New York, New York. This position is ideal for a professional who takes pride in precision, consistency, cleanliness, and organization in a high-level fine dining environment.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate and portion beef, pork, poultry, fish, shellfish, and other proteins as needed.
- Maintain precise portion control and product consistency according to restaurant standards.
- Assist with daily and weekly inventory counts.
- Properly label, date, rotate, and store all products.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary butcher station at all times.
- Monitor product quality and communicate any inconsistencies or shortages.
- Collaborate with chefs and kitchen team to support daily service and prep needs.
- Follow all DOH food safety and sanitation standards.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years' experience as a meat cutter in a grocery store or processing facility, or completion of a two-year apprenticeship program.
- Ability to operate all meat production equipment, including band saw, meat slicer, meat grinder, knives, Hobart label machine, and rotisserie in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and company safety standards.
- Possesses excellent guest service skills.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Previous butcher or protein fabrication experience required, preferably in fine dining or high-volume kitchens.
- Strong knife skills and understanding of whole animal and fish fabrication.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain organization and consistency under pressure.
- Strong work ethic, professionalism, and reliability.
- Ability to lift and move heavy products safely.
- Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to stand for the duration of the shift.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, twist, reach, and kneel.
- Occasional lifting above head.
- Required to work in cold temperatures due to refrigeration and deep freeze.
Skills
- Precision
- Consistency
- Cleanliness
- Organization
- Knife skills
- Whole animal fabrication
- Fish fabrication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Professionalism
- Reliability
Location
- New York, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of five years' experience
Education Level
- Completion of a two-year apprenticeship program
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation days
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental bonding leave
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional certification reimbursement
About the Company
- Lincoln Ristorante offers an elevated Italian dining experience in the heart of New York City, blending contemporary sophistication with authentic culinary traditions.
- The restaurant emphasizes seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and time-honored techniques to create dishes that celebrate the essence of Italian cuisine.
- Guests are welcomed into a warm, elegant setting featuring sleek design and stunning views, complemented by attentive, thoughtful service.