Meat Cutter I (Full Time, Flexible Schedule)

Adams Fairacre Farms•Town of Wallkill, NY

36d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Adams prioritizes creating a warm and welcoming environment for both customers and team members, emphasizing exceptional customer service through genuine respect, kindness, and appreciation. Each team member is expected to greet customers personally, serve them with friendly, polite, and knowledgeable assistance, and always put customer needs above other tasks. The Meat Cutter I role involves skillfully cutting, trimming, and preparing meat products to Adams’ quality standards, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and providing knowledgeable, courteous service to help customers select the right products for their needs.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Safely use meat cutter, tools and other equipment necessary to successfully operate the Meat Department
Keep Meat room clean, sanitized and organized
Consistently move, adjust, and position items weighing up to 60 pounds
Ability to remain in a stationary position for duration of shift
Occasionally ascend/descend a stepstool, stepladder, and/or ladder
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers for duration of shift
Communicate with others to exchange information
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks including in tight and confined spaces

Nice To Haves

Willingness to learn about the ways of cutting all Meat Department products along with learning about the different products offered
Excellent customer service skills to all customers
Willingness to work collaboratively and communicate with a team of co-workers and managers
Exhibit enthusiasm, positivity and/or knowledge about Adams’ products and quality
Ability to demonstrate and set the example for Adams’ culture and values

Responsibilities

Ensure that customers receive the best customer service by providing friendly, polite, and knowledgeable service; greet customers personally and thank them for shopping at Adams.
Cut, trim, grind, and package meat products, including chicken and sausage, using older product first.
Receive deliveries, check weights for accuracy, and move meat stock to cold storage in a hygienic manner.
Wrap, label, rotate, and stock meat cases to ensure variety, freshness, and proper signage.
Keep coolers, meat cases, and department areas clean, organized, and sanitized throughout the shift and at closing.
Take customer orders in person or by phone, completing orders one day prior to pick up.
Maintain equipment cleanliness and follow all safe food handling practices.