Production Meat Cutter

About the role

Do you have experience in meat cutting and enjoy working early shifts? Are you committed to delivering a first-class experience for guests? As our Meat Cutter, you will manage, cut, and trim meat and seafood according to The Fresh Market standards and as requested by our Guests. You will also assist with department inventory, pricing integrity, merchandising, and other operational processes to provide the best product and excellent service at the right time for our guests and to drive sales.

Responsibilities

• Handle production for key items to support Meat–Seafood, Deli–CMS, and other departments as needed
• Maintain knowledge of products/weekly ad items throughout the store and work across departments to assist guests in finding products and complete meal solutions
• Handle, slice, expertly cut and trim a variety of the department’s prime and premium meat and seafood products, and items for our convenient meal solutions throughout the day, while also managing quality product levels as indicated within TFM standards
• Monitor temperature of cases, spillovers, and storage areas
• Enforce and follow department practices regarding receiving, stocking, and the unloading deliveries of product to ensure freshness and quality; including but not limited to case, coolers, freezers, and sales floor
• Ensure department adherence to all safety requirements and protocols, including food safety, per TFM policies, and per law

Schedule

• Willingness to work 3 am – 11 am with days off typically being Sunday and Wednesday of each week
• Shift differential of an additional $2.00 an hour between 12 am – 5 am
• Flexible schedule including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays

Requirements

• Certified within TFMA within 90 days of hire
• Passion for providing extraordinary service
• 2 years or more of experience in cutting meat
• At least 18 years of age

Preferred Qualifications

• Meat Cutting, Journey Cutting, Culinary and/or Grocery experience
• Production Planning Software experience
• Experience in the retail, restaurant, or hospitality industries
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical and Work Conditions

• Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself, exposure to extreme temperatures
• Ability to use tools and equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment
• Required to spend long periods of time on feet and stand or walk without a break (for up to 4 hours or as required by law)
• Required to wear approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment

Benefits

• Team Member discount of 30%
• Early Earn Wage Access (up to 50% of earned wages on-demand per pay period, max $500)
• 401K contribution and company match
• Financial Wellness Program
• Personal time off and additional time off purchase plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more