Meat Cutter

Piggly Wiggly•Surfside Beach, SC

17d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter at Piggly Wiggly, you are more than a butcher—you are a culinary educator and a guardian of quality. Working closely with the Meat Manager, you bring a passion for food to the counter, break down premium products, and craft specialty items that help define the store’s reputation. The role calls for a detail-oriented professional who leads by example, mentors fellow team members, and helps customers choose the right cuts and cooking methods. The position includes preparing and presenting meat products, educating customers about meat and seafood, receiving and storing deliveries, and maintaining health, sanitation, and weights-and-measures standards. It involves using and sanitizing equipment safely in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled environment.

Requirements

Demonstrated passion for food and respect for the detail required in professional meat cutting.
Commitment to honest dealings with products, colleagues, and customers.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled environment.
Proactive approach to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

Break down beef, pork, lamb, and poultry products.
Prepare specialty merchandise, including house-made sausage, cured meats, and ready-to-cook entrees.
Engage with customers to explain different cuts and provide advice on cooking meat and seafood.
Train and mentor other team members on cutting, preparation, and presentation standards.
Receive and unload product deliveries and store products correctly to maintain freshness and integrity.
Follow health, sanitation, and weights-and-measures procedures.
Operate and sanitize equipment safely and properly.
Use butcher knives, power slicers, and heated wrapping stations with care and efficiency.
Help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for customers and team members.