Meat Cutter

About the Role

A Day in The Life – As a Meat Cutter, your day is centered around preparing fresh meat products and maintaining a high standard of quality. You work with a variety of cuts, preparing beef, poultry, and other items for display while ensuring products are trimmed, packaged, and labeled correctly. You interact with customers, answer questions, and accommodate special cut requests. You also keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly, using knives, grinders, and saws to prepare products, monitor freshness, and maintain clean work areas that meet food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh meat products, including beef, poultry, and other items for display.
• Trim, package, and label products accurately.
• Interact with customers, answer questions, and fulfill special cut requests.
• Maintain an organized, well‑stocked department.
• Operate equipment such as knives, grinders, and saws safely.
• Monitor product freshness and adhere to food safety standards.
• Keep work areas clean and compliant with sanitation procedures.
• Follow company safety policies and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Prior meat‑cutting or food‑preparation experience required.
• Ability to operate power equipment (saws, grinders, slicers) following training and safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of meat cuts and preparation techniques required.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and maintain sanitation standards.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Compliance with company policies, including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards.

Skills

• Clear communication and customer interaction skills.
• Experience trimming, cutting, and preparing meat products using standard techniques.
• Proficient handling of knives, grinders, saws, and wrapping equipment with safety awareness.
• Attention to detail in portioning, packaging, labeling, and product quality.
• Familiarity with meat cuts, preparation methods, and cooking recommendations.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and safe food handling practices.
• Strong organization and time‑management abilities.
• Merchandising awareness to maintain well‑stocked, visually consistent displays.
• Operational awareness of company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Physical capability to stand for extended periods, work in cold environments, and lift up to 75 lb.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Leaders invested in training, career growth, and development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (medical, dental, 401(k) and more).
• Vacation and paid time off.

Our Values

• We put people first.
• We are customer driven.
• We value different perspectives.
• We raise the bar.
• We act as owners.
• We are one team.
• We build belonging.
• We are committed to a healthy future.