Journeyman Meat Cutter

Performance Food Group•Saint Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Journeyman Meat Cutter coordinates the team to ensure an efficient and effective meat and seafood cutting process. The role also performs meat and seafood cutting to specific sizes and weights based on work orders and customer preferences, while maintaining safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality standards, and product flow. The position may assist with training Meat/Seafood Cutters and performs other duties as assigned to support the company. The position is with Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, which serves local customers including restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. The company’s teams support customers with advice on operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed. Work location: 8600 Springdale Drive, Saint Louis, Missouri 63134. Pay: $32.02 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–3 years of meat cutter experience.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of meat cutter experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the team’s efforts to ensure an efficient and effective meat and seafood cutting process.
Review the production schedule, check equipment for safety, obtain required supplies, and prepare for operations.
Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform general housekeeping, clean the packaging work area and equipment, and follow applicable safety and quality regulations and standards.
Check cutting lists, obtain stock from coolers, open cases, and place trash in the proper receptacle.
Cut raw beef, pork, lamb, and seafood into portions using knives and proper cutting techniques.
Clean and sanitize knives and tools, and follow USDA regulations and standards.
Use a band saw or slicer to cut portions, check weights, and place cut portions into the proper tubs.
Remove totes and tubs of scrap and place them in the pickup area.
Assist Packers and Sanitizers as required.
As assigned, assemble boxes, pack, label, and seal boxes, and stack full cases on pallets for shipping.
Open product cases, remove contents, rotate dated stock, and maintain meat inventory as needed.
May assist in training Meat/Seafood Cutters.
Perform other related duties as assigned.