Meat Cutter

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for properly cutting all types of meats into various types of cuts and all preparations of related products in the variety, size, quality, and trim prescribed by company and department standards to ensure that the work shift contributes to the financial best interest of the store. Complete all other duties as assigned in a timely manner.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Cut and weigh steaks, chops, etc. for individual services; produce ‘value-added’ products per established guidelines
• Cut, trim, and bone carcass sections or prime cuts to reduce to cooking cuts; follow established recipes to grind and tray meats and make sausage, and other products
• Price, date, wrap and/or bag meat products per established guidelines using department scales
• Properly fill, rotate, and merchandise cases
• Notify the supervisor/manager if products and supplies need to be ordered
• Receives, unloads, and stocks merchandise
• Have familiarity with all products carried in the department; know the differences in price, taste, preparation, use, etc.
• Maintain a clean and well-stocked department
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Here’s what you’ll need:

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• One year – retail, warehouse or other related experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a Meat Cutter, Apprentice role strongly preferred.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents
• Basic mathematical skills
• Knowledge of products
• Detail orientated

May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The associate is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures) and is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

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