Senior Butcher

About Master Meats

Master Meats is a dedicated education management firm headquartered in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, focused on elevating skills and best practices within the meat industry. The organization specializes in educating, mentoring, and developing professionals in butchery, meat processing, and related fields. Collaborating with learners and industry representatives, it aims to uphold top standards in food safety, product quality, and customer service. Team members play a key role in delivering practical, skill-centered training that supports career advancement while enhancing the broader food and retail sectors.

Role Overview

The Senior Butcher position is a full-time remote role that requires extensive expertise in butchery, providing instruction, training, and guidance as part of Master Meats’ educational initiatives. Daily responsibilities include demonstrating cutting techniques, meat processing procedures, and preparation of beef, pork, poultry, and seafood through live virtual sessions, recorded videos, and supporting documentation. The role entails creating hands-on educational materials, developing standard operating procedures, and producing best-practice guides aligned with food safety and quality requirements. Collaborating with internal teams to enhance curriculum, responding to learner inquiries, and delivering professional feedback to aid skill development are essential. Additional tasks involve remote coordination of tools, equipment suggestions, and continuous refinement of instructional content.

Required Qualifications

• Expertise in butchery and meat processing with proven ability to demonstrate efficient cutting, trimming, and portioning techniques.
• Experience handling poultry and seafood safely, including preparation and quality evaluation.
• Demonstrated customer service skills that include clear, respectful communication regarding products, techniques, and recommendations.
• Understanding of food safety laws, hygiene protocols, and appropriate storage methods for meat and seafood.
• Prior experience in senior butcher, meat department leadership, or similar roles within retail, wholesale, or food service sectors.
• Capability to teach, mentor, and engage in remote or online instruction, comfortable with video conferencing and digital collaboration tools.
• Strong organizational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and dedication to maintaining high standards in quality and safety.
• Preferred but not mandatory: certification in meat cutting or food safety; equivalent hands-on experience is highly regarded.