Master Meat Cutter
About The Position
We’re excited about your interest in pursuing the next step in your career with US Foods! Your continuous growth and development is critical to our success. US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 855-873-2468. You will be prompted to leave a message. Please state the specifics of the assistance needed and your contact information. A member of our HR department will return your call within two business days. https://www.usfoods.com/careers/job-application-accomodation.html Prepare high quality cuts of meat according to customer specifications using company standards and adhering to all safety requirements. Able to keep within yield and time benchmarks.
Requirements
- Skilled as a specialty meat cutter using knives required.
- Minimum (5) years’ experience as a meat cutter including middle meats such as filets and ribeye.
- Experience with band saws, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment is required.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
- Must be able to read, write and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations.
- Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
- Ability to read and understand customers specifications and do basic math functions.
- Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products including USDA grades and standards.
- Knowledge of NAMA guidelines and product cut numbers required.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Trim and customize portions of meat products using knives, band saws or other meat production equipment.
- Count and stack on tray portions per customer and company specifications.
- Label portion with supplied product labels.
- Read and understand cut tickets.
- Set up the cutting room as required.
- Keep cutting rooms and surrounding area clean and sanitized.
- Follow company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain sanitary conditions.
- Train and mentor junior level cutters in basic skills improvement
- Work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F- 45°F.
- Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned.
- Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime without notice.
Benefits
- health insurance
- pre-tax spending accounts
- retirement benefits
- paid time off
- short-term and long-term disability
- employee stock purchase plan
- and life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
