Meat Cutter

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, bone, grind, and prepare beef, pork, poultry, and other meat products
• Prepare steaks, roasts, chops, ground meat, and other customer-ready cuts
• Follow established cutting specifications, portion standards, and production plans
• Operate saws, grinders, slicers, tenderizers, wrapping equipment, and other meat-department equipment
• Packaging, weighing, labeling, pricing, and stocking meat products
• Maintain attractive, fresh, and fully stocked service and self-service displays
• Inspect products for quality, freshness, and proper rotation
• Maintain inventory and assist with production planning and ordering
• Minimize shrink by following proper cutting, handling, rotation, and storage procedures
• Prepare special cuts and customer orders
• Provide knowledgeable and friendly service to customers
• Clean and sanitize equipment, cutting areas, coolers, display cases, and floors
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, and workplace-safety requirements
• Absorb meat deliveries

Qualifications

• Previous meat-cutting, butcher, grocery meat department, or related experience is required
• Knowledge of meat cuts, cutting techniques, and safe equipment operation
• Strong attention to quality, freshness, cleanliness, and presentation
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Comfortable working in refrigerated environments
• Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly lift up to 50 pounds
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as scheduled