Meat Processing Apprentice

Job Overview:

Join our team at Performance Foodservice as a Meat Processing Apprentice, where you will play a vital role in our operations.

Position Details:

• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (No Weekends)
• Start Time: Between 6 AM and 7 AM until tasks are completed
• Compensation: $18 per hour

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including immediate Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and more.
• Opportunities for career advancement while contributing to the essential food distribution system.
• A safe and inclusive workplace that values recognition, respect, and rewards.

Role Purpose:

The Meat Processing Apprentice is responsible for portioning, slicing, and packaging meats and seafood to meet specific sizes and weights according to operational specifications and customer preferences. You will ensure that all tools are cleaned and sanitized, adhering to safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality standards while maintaining an efficient workflow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review daily work schedules, conduct safety checks on equipment, gather necessary supplies, and prepare for operations. At the end of the shift, secure all equipment and complete required documentation.
• Examine cutting lists, retrieve stock from coolers, open cases, and dispose of waste properly.
• Utilize knives to cut various sizes of raw meat and seafood (Beef, Pork, Lamb, Seafood) by hand, applying appropriate cutting techniques.
• Clean and sanitize knives and tools, ensuring compliance with USDA regulations and standards.
• Employ band saws or slicers to cut meat and seafood portions, verify weights, and place cut portions into designated containers.
• Manage the removal of scrap materials and assist in maintaining cleanliness in the packaging area.
• Support Packers and Sanitizers as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping duties, ensuring the packaging work area and equipment are clean and comply with safety and quality regulations.
• Carry out other related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience. No prior experience required, but a background in meat or seafood cutting is a plus.

Company Overview:

Performance Foodservice is a leading broadline distributor that fosters strong relationships with a diverse range of local customers, including independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Our dedicated team of sales representatives, chefs, and consultants collaborates closely with customers to enhance operations, develop menus, select products, and implement effective strategies. We not only deliver exceptional food but also strive to support independent restaurant owners in achieving their aspirations.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Performance Food Group and its subsidiaries are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.