Meat Cutter / Butcher

About Us

The Big Blue Bull Venison Co. is a modern, rapidly growing meat producer and direct-to-consumer brand operating a new processing facility on Highway 41 near Rocksprings, Texas. Specializing in sustainably raised, pasture-to-table eland venison and exotic livestock, we produce high-end artisanal retail cuts, steaks, and specialty charcuterie for customers nationwide.

Position Overview

We are seeking an Experienced Full Carcass Butcher to lead hands-on processing from harvest to finished packaged cut. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to shape standard operating procedures, establish cutting specifications, and help build our processing culture. If you take pride in whole-animal butchery, carcass yield, and precision knife work, this is the place to master your trade.

Key Responsibilities

• Whole-Animal Fabrication: Manage operations from the kill floor/harvest through skinning, evisceration, hanging, and carcass splitting.
• Subprimal & Retail Cutting: Break down whole carcasses into primal, subprimal, and premium retail cuts (steaks, roasts, cutlets, briskets) according to exact culinary specifications.
• Yield & Waste Management: Maximize usable yield, portion consistency, and value from every carcass while minimizing trim waste.
• Equipment Operation: Safely set up, operate, clean, and break down commercial band saws, grinders, tenderizers, and vacuum packaging systems.
• Sanitation & Quality Control: Maintain strict cleanliness, temperature logs, and food safety protocols (HACCP/SSOP alignment) across cold rooms and cutting floors.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of professional whole-carcass butchery, custom meat processing, commercial packing plant, or wild game processing experience.
• Technical Skill: Demonstrated mastery of boning knives, meat saws, carcass splitting, and portion portioning. Experience with beef, venison, or exotic hoofstock is a major advantage.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift 50–80+ lbs, maneuver heavy carcasses on rail hooks, and stand on concrete in a 36°ree;F–40°ree;F cold environment for 8–10 hour shifts.
• Reliability: Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation to our facility on Hwy 41.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive hourly pay based on demonstrated knife skill and harvest floor experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Monday–Friday daytime production schedule occasional Weekends
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage (effective January 2027)
• Company product discounts

Based in the heart of the Texas Hill Country in Rocksprings, Texas, The Big Blue Bull Venison Co. is a premier producer and direct-to-consumer purveyor of specialty red meat. Specializing in sustainably raised, premium Texas eland venison, we bridge traditional ranching heritage with modern culinary demand. Our operation focuses on high-efficiency, sustainable animal stewardship, producing exceptionally lean, tender, and richly flavored cuts—from artisanal ribeye's and filets to specialty briskets—shipped directly from our pasture to tables nationwide.

Why Join Our Herd? As a growing agricultural and specialty food brand rooted in rural Texas, we take immense pride in craft, quality, and legacy. We look for hardworking, dedicated professionals who want to build a tangible career in livestock processing, meat fabrication, and sustainable agriculture. When you join The Big Blue Bull, you aren’t just filling a job—you are becoming an integral part of a family-driven mission setting a new standard for specialty protein production.