Meat Cutter

About the role

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is seeking a Meat Cutter responsible for keeping store meat cases stocked and clean during business hours, assisting customers as needed, and maintaining a friendly, energetic demeanor. This position requires adhering to all procedural guidelines set by the Meat Department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Stocks meat cases; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Meat Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy
• Ensures cleanliness of meat aisles, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping
• Monitors the rotation of all meat products paying particular attention to expired stock
• Responds positively to customer's inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection while working the meat counter; requires selling and cross selling of products
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality
• Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
• Monitors that proper temperatures are being maintained at all stages during the production of meat and seafood items
• Cuts, trays, and packages all of the required meat and seafood products required for the day
• Maintains the organization, stacking, and rotating of all meat products in the cooler and freezer
• Uses knowledge of scales, weight measures, and tares to accurately weigh and label meat products; includes packaging and wrapping product and following the proper dating procedures
• Prepares various specialty meat and seafood products using the recipe standards set by Fresh Thyme; includes using the appropriate ingredients and proper assembly for product being made
• Maintains proper safety practices and care while using all the cutting accessories available in the meat department; complies with the use of mesh gloves while using a knife
• Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency degree
• Minimum of 2 years professional experience
• Preferred 2-3 years grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus
• Journeyman cutter or apprenticeship program completed preferred

Skills

• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times
• Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment
• Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management
• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential
• Must be able to support and contribute to team goals
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
• Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment
• Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures
• Must have skills working with knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery
• Must have expert packaging and wrapping skills
• Ability to cut and weigh various amounts of meat and seafood
• Understands COOL compliance for seafood products; what country the various products are coming from

Pay

$20.00 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Team member discount
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package for full time team members including medical, dental, and life insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with employer match