Meat Cutter

Hugos Family Marketplace•Grand Forks, ND

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Cutter at Hugo's Family Marketplace is responsible for cutting, trimming, grinding, and preparing meat to meet customer specifications and company standards. The role ensures products are accurately packaged, weighed, labeled, and priced, and properly rotated and stored to maintain freshness and quality. The Meat Cutter keeps the department stocked and visually appealing, follows safety, sanitation, and temperature guidelines, operates meat-cutting equipment safely, and assists customers with product selection. The position is located at Hugo's Family Marketplace, Store #8, 32nd Ave S, Grand Forks, North Dakota, and is full-time at 35 or more hours per week on the day shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1–2 years of experience in a meat department or food service role.
Proficient meat-cutting and knife skills.
Knowledge of various meat cuts and preparation methods.
Adherence to food safety and sanitation requirements.
Strong attention to detail and precision.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to operate meat department equipment safely.
Physical stamina and comfort working in cold environments.
Effective time management and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or coursework in meat cutting, butchery, or food service.
Food safety certification, as required by local regulations.
2–4 or more years of hands-on meat-cutting experience.
Experience with retail meat department operations.
Familiarity with inventory control and product rotation.

Responsibilities

Cut, trim, grind, and prepare meat according to customer specifications and company standards.
Provide custom cuts to meet specific customer requests.
Package, weigh, label, and price meat products accurately and efficiently.
Ensure proper rotation and storage of meat products to maintain freshness and quality.
Keep the meat department fully stocked and visually appealing.
Follow safety, sanitation, and temperature guidelines.
Operate meat-cutting equipment safely and efficiently and maintain equipment in good working order.
Maintain high standards of quality, cleanliness, and organization in the meat department.
Assist customers with product selection by offering knowledgeable advice and customer service.
Collaborate with team members to support efficient department operations and customer service.
Monitor inventory levels and assist with inventory control and product rotation.