Meat Cutter

About the role

Cuts and trims raw meat for sale using saws, knives, grinder, and tenderizer. Provides a high level of member service.

Responsibilities

• Cuts and trims meat to Costco specification using band saw and knives.
• Operates tenderizing machine and meat grinder; checks fat content of each batch.
• Transfers cut and ground meat to styrofoam trays and loads trays onto large plastic trays for wrappers.
• Assists with wrapping tasks, including re-wrapping fish.
• Stocks meat display case according to Meat Manager’s plan for product presentation and merchandising.
• Brings cases of meat (up to 99 lbs) from cooler and empties contents onto meat cutting or preparation area.
• Re-stocks meat room supplies and boxes of meat (up to 99 lbs).
• Inspects and reassembles equipment sanitized the previous night; reworks display case to assess daily production needs and rotates product.
• Follows proper department production procedures and standards for quality and consistency of finished product.
• Cleans and sanitizes the area throughout the day; performs duties to comply with health code, sanitation standards, and maintaining proper temperatures.
• Restocks meat room supplies such as sanitizer and styro trays.
• Performs routine maintenance for machinery, equipment, and implements.
• Provides and ensures prompt and courteous member service.
• Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Assists with department duties and other warehouse departments as necessary.