Find & Apply For Butcher / Meat Cutter Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cheney Brothers & Affiliates seeks a Meat Preparation team member to cut, trim, and portion meat products for wholesale customers in our Riviera Beach, FL facility. In this fast-paced, family-owned operation, you'll use knives and processing equipment to meet exact specs, ensure product quality, and maintain strict food safety and sanitation standards. You'll weigh, label, and package orders, follow production schedules, and support a reliable, team-focused environment with opportunities for long-term growth in food distribution operations. Responsibilities Cut, trim, and portion meat products to customer and company specifications Operate knives, saws, grinders, and other meat processing equipment safely Inspect meat for quality, freshness, and proper rotation using FIFO standards Package, label, and weigh products accurately for wholesale orders Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and OSHA compliance in work area Follow production schedules to meet order deadlines in a fast-paced environment Load prepared meat products onto racks or pallets for distribution Complete basic production and waste logs with accurate counts and weights Communicate with supervisors and warehouse staff about order status or issues Assist with cleaning, equipment breakdown, and end-of-shift sanitation tasks Required Skills Meat cutting and trimming Knife handling and sharpening Food safety and sanitation (HACCP/FSMA basics) Use of meat saws, grinders, and slicers Weighing, labeling, and packaging Reading production/order tickets Basic math for weights and yields Pallet jack or warehouse equipment use Quality inspection of meat products Recordkeeping and production logs