Production Meat Cutter
The Fresh Market’s mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests. We are looking for a new team member who will help deliver on this mission.
Benefits
- Team Member discount of 30%
- Early Earn Wage Access (access up to 50% (max $500) of earned wages on-demand per pay period)
- 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 more
About the Role
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 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 and weekly ad items throughout the store; 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, as well as items for convenient meal solutions throughout the day
- Manage 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 unloading deliveries to ensure freshness and quality (including case, coolers, freezers, and sales floor)
- Ensure department adherence to all safety requirements and protocols, including food safety, per TFM policies and law
Schedule
This position requires a schedule of 3 am – 11 am, with days off typically being Sunday and Wednesday. A shift differential of an additional $2.00 per hour applies between 12 am – 5 am. Flexibility is required, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, to meet the needs of our stores, guests, and teams.
Requirements
- Must be certified within TFMA within 90 days of hire
- 2+ years of experience in cutting meat
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Passion for providing extraordinary service
Preferred Qualifications
- Meat Cutting, Journey Cutting, Culinary, and/or Grocery experience
- Production Planning Software experience
- Experience in 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
- Use of tools and equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment (unless under the age of 18)
- Required to spend long periods 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