MEAT CUTTER

PAQ•STOCKTON, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Cutter is responsible for cutting, trimming, and preparing meat products for display and sale. This role involves ensuring high-quality standards and managing inventory. Essential Functions of the Position: Cut, trim, or grind to prepare meat products according to customer specifications and store standards. Receive, inspect, properly rotate, and store meat upon delivery. Sharpen knives and adjust cutting equipment. Place fat trimmed off of meat in the proper location based on fat content. Weigh and wrap meat for display at the meat counter. Ensure all meat products are properly labeled, packaged, and displayed. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area. Monitor and maintain inventory levels, ordering products as needed. Store meat in refrigerators or freezers at the 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. Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of various meat cuts and preparation techniques. Familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management. Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling. Skills: Proficient in using meat-cutting equipment and excellent 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. Abilities: Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in stocking and labeling. Capability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities. Aptitude for making informed decisions quickly, often in high-pressure situations. A genuine desire to meet and exceed customer expectations, creating a positive shopping experience. Ability to perform physical tasks, including stocking, lifting boxes, and standing for extended periods.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of various meat cuts and preparation techniques.
Familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling.
Proficient in using meat-cutting equipment and excellent 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 to ensure accuracy in stocking and labeling.
Capability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities.
Aptitude for making informed decisions quickly, often in high-pressure situations.
A genuine desire to meet and exceed customer expectations, creating a positive shopping experience.
Ability to perform physical tasks, including stocking, lifting boxes, and standing for extended periods.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Over three years of meat-cutting experience is preferred.
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

Cut, trim, or grind to prepare meat products according to customer specifications and store standards.
Receive, inspect, properly rotate, and store meat upon delivery.
Sharpen knives and adjust cutting equipment.
Place fat trimmed off of meat in the proper location based on fat content.
Weigh and wrap meat for display at the meat counter.
Ensure all meat products are properly labeled, packaged, and displayed.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Monitor and maintain inventory levels, ordering products as needed.
Store meat in refrigerators or freezers at the 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.