Journeyman Meat Cutter

PFG | Performance Good Group

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performance Foodservice is PFG’s broadline distributor, serving local customers such as independent restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. Its team supports customers with operational advice, menu development, product selection, and other strategies. The Journeyman Meat Cutter coordinates the team’s meat and seafood cutting work to ensure an efficient process. The role also cuts raw meat and seafood to specified sizes and weights, keeps tools and work areas clean and sanitary, and follows applicable safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, quality, and USDA standards. The position may assist with training Meat/Seafood Cutters and supports other department duties as assigned. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed. The work location is 8600 Springdale Drive, Saint Louis, Missouri 63134. Pay is $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.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the team’s work to ensure an efficient and effective meat and seafood cutting process.
Review the production schedule, check equipment safety, obtain required supplies, and prepare for operations.
Secure equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Perform housekeeping duties and clean the packaging work area and equipment while following safety and quality standards.
Check cutting lists, obtain stock from coolers, open cases, and dispose of trash in the proper receptacle.
Hand-cut beef, pork, lamb, and seafood into portions using proper knife 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 portions into the proper tubs.
Remove scrap totes and tubs and place them in the pickup area.
Assist Packers and Sanitizers as needed.
Assemble boxes; pack, label, and seal them; and stack full cases on pallets for shipping as assigned.
Open product cases, remove contents, rotate dated stock, and maintain meat inventory as needed.
Assist with Meat/Seafood Cutter training as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.