Butcher / Prep Chef - Can Can Brasserie
HOUSEpitality Family · housepitalityfamily.com
RichmondMid level2+ yrs
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The job in short
Butchery and prep cooking.
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Details
- Found
- 19 d ago · posted 2026-10-15
- Location
- Richmond, VA, USA
- Pay (as listed)
- $18–$24 an hour
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Can Can Brasserie - Richmond, VA, Position Type: Line Cook, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service, Butchery is the main focus of this job. You’ll break down meat, poultry, and fish into the cuts our menu calls for, keep our proteins consistent and well-managed, and help the prep team get the kitchen ready for busy services.
Your Responsibilities
Break down whole fish, poultry, and primal cuts of beef, pork, and lamb to spec
Fabricate steaks, chops, and portioned cuts with consistent weights and minimal waste
Grind, trim, tie, and prepare charcuterie components as needed
Manage protein inventory: rotation, labeling, yields, and ordering support
Maintain the butchery station and walk-in to the highest sanitation and food safety standards
Execute daily prep lists for stocks, sauces, and mise en place in support of the line
Communicate clearly with the Chef and kitchen team on product, counts, and needs
What We’re Looking For
2+ years of butchery experience in a high-volume restaurant or professional butcher shop (required)
Prep cook experience in a scratch kitchen
Strong knife skills and a working knowledge of whole-animal fabrication
Understanding of yields, portion control, and cost awareness
Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning a station independently
Positive, team-first attitude
Must be able to lift 50 lbs, go up/down stairs, and stand for long shifts
Weekend and holiday availability required
Perks & Benefits
Weekly Pay – Every Friday, direct deposit
PTO from Day One – Eligible for use after 1 year
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance – For full-time team members
Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance – Provided at no cost to full-time crew
401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement – Keep growing in and out of the kitchen
Employee Discount
We Promote from Within – Your next step is waiting here
Why Can Can?
One of Richmond’s busiest and most beloved restaurants
A scratch kitchen with a focus on classic French technique and whole-animal butchery
A team that takes pride in food, hospitality, and each other
If you take pride in your knife work and want a kitchen that values the craft, apply now to join the Can Can Brasserie team.
Qualifications: Experience/Skills/Knowledge:
Experience providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment
Proven cooking experience, including experience as a line cook or Prep Cook
Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures
Accuracy and speed in executing assigned tasks
Familiar with industry’s best practices
Positive attitude and ability to work well under pressure with all co-workers
Able to perform high-quality work
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver orders in a timely manner
Qualifications:
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to go up and down stairs
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Must be willing to work weekends and holidays
Great communication and listening skills
Ability to follow directions
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