Meat Cutter Apprentice

PAQ•Stockton, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Cutter Apprentice cuts, trims, grinds, and prepares meat products for display and sale according to customer specifications and store standards. The role includes receiving and inspecting deliveries, rotating and storing meat properly, maintaining inventory, and ensuring products are accurately weighed, wrapped, labeled, packaged, and displayed. The apprentice must complete all required training and perform meat cutter duties to complete the program. The position requires maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area; following food-handling and health and safety requirements; and providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced grocery retail environment. Work takes place indoors in store areas including the sales floor, backrooms, and refrigerated storage, with potential exposure to damp or slippery floors, moving mechanical parts, and cleaning chemicals. Hours vary, and weekend, evening, and holiday availability is required. Full-time employee shifts are typically eight hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of meat cuts and preparation techniques.
Familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management.
Knowledge of food-handling health and safety regulations.
Novice use of meat-cutting equipment and knife skills.
Basic math skills for weighing and pricing.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and team members.
Attention to detail in stocking and labeling.
Ability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities.
Ability to make informed decisions quickly, including in high-pressure situations.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as stocking, lifting boxes, and standing for extended periods.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, typically during eight-hour shifts.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to perform repetitive reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and product-handling motions.
Fine motor skills to handle small objects.
Ability to move quickly and efficiently and maintain stamina in a fast-paced environment.
Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Over three years of meat-cutting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Cut, trim, or grind meat products according to customer specifications and store standards.
Receive, inspect, rotate, and store meat deliveries properly.
Sharpen knives and adjust cutting equipment.
Place trimmed fat in the proper location based on fat content.
Weigh and wrap meat for display at the meat counter.
Ensure meat products are properly labeled, packaged, and displayed.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Monitor inventory levels and order products as needed.
Store meat in refrigerators or freezers at required temperatures.
Train and supervise meat-handling and safety procedures.
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Provide exceptional customer service.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete all required training and perform meat cutter duties to complete the program.