Meat Cutter

About the role

Responsible for cutting, trimming, and preparing various meats according to company standards to ensure quality and efficiency. Tasks include weighing, portioning, grinding, and packaging meats, as well as merchandising and maintaining cleanliness in the department. The role involves customer interaction through suggestive selling and product knowledge, along with receiving and stocking merchandise. Adherence to safety, food safety, and PPE guidelines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, weighing, and portioning meat products.
• Producing value-added products following established guidelines.
• Following recipes for grinding, sausage making, and other preparations.
• Pricing, wrapping, and labeling products accurately.
• Maintaining clean, organized displays and stock areas.
• Monitoring inventory levels and notifying management of supply needs.
• Providing excellent customer service with product recommendations.
• Adhering to safety, PPE, and food safety protocols.
• Supporting tasks across departments as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred experience in retail or meat cutting; prior apprentice or related roles advantageous.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents.
• Basic math skills and product knowledge.
• Detail-oriented with strong customer service skills.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, stand and walk for extended periods, and perform physical tasks like bending and twisting. The work environment involves varied temperatures and moderate noise levels.