Meat Cutter

Piggly Wiggly • Surfside Beach, SC

16d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter at Piggly Wiggly, you work closely with the Meat Manager to prepare quality meat products and specialty items, support customers with product and cooking advice, and help maintain the store’s standards. The role involves breaking down beef, pork, lamb, and poultry; preparing items such as house-made sausage, cured meats, and ready-to-cook entrees; and mentoring team members on cutting, preparation, and presentation. You also receive and unload deliveries, store products appropriately, and follow health, sanitation, and weights-and-measures procedures. The position requires safe and proper use and sanitation of equipment, including butcher knives, power slicers, and heated wrapping stations. It involves lifting at least 50 pounds and working in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled environment. Both full-time and part-time positions are offered.

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.
• Ability to use hazardous equipment carefully and efficiently, including butcher knives, power slicers, and heated wrapping stations.

Nice To Haves

• A proactive approach to creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Leadership qualities and willingness to lead by example and mentor team members.

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 team members on proper 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.
• Help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

Benefits

• Full health insurance for full-time employees.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time employees.
• 401(k) plan for full-time employees.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed