Meat Cutter

About the Role

A Meat Cutter's day is centered around preparing fresh meat products and maintaining a high standard of quality. Responsibilities include working with a variety of cuts (beef, poultry, and other items), preparing them for display, and ensuring products are trimmed, packaged, and labeled correctly. Interaction with customers to answer questions and accommodate special cut requests is also part of the role. Maintaining an organized, stocked, and smoothly operating department is key.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh meat products, including beef, poultry, and other items.
• Trim, cut, and prepare meat products using standard techniques.
• Package and label products correctly.
• Interact with customers, answer questions, and accommodate special cut requests.
• Keep the department organized, stocked, and operating smoothly.
• Monitor product freshness.
• Maintain clean work areas that meet food safety standards.
• Maintain well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.
• Follow company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to operate power equipment such as knives, grinders, saws, and wrapping equipment following safety guidelines.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Compliance with company policies including food safety, sanitation, and dress standards.

Qualifications

• Customer Interaction Skills: Clear communication when assisting customers and fulfilling special cut requests.
• Meat Cutting Skills: Experience trimming, cutting, and preparing meat products using standard techniques.
• Equipment Use: Handling knives, grinders, saws, and wrapping equipment following safety guidelines.
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in portioning, packaging, labeling, and maintaining product quality.
• Product Knowledge: Familiarity with meat cuts, preparation methods, and cooking recommendations.
• Sanitation Awareness: Knowledge of cleaning procedures and safe food handling practices.
• Organization & Time Management: Managing workflow while maintaining clean and orderly work areas.
• Merchandising Awareness: Maintaining well-stocked and visually consistent meat displays.
• Operational Awareness: Following company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Physical Capability: Comfort with standing for extended periods, working in cold environments, and lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Prior meat cutting or food preparation experience required.
• Knowledge of meat cuts and preparation techniques required.
• Ability to maintain sanitation standards.