Meat Cutter

Piggly Wiggly•Port Royal, SC

22d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter at Piggly Wiggly, you will work closely with the Meat Manager to prepare premium meat products and specialty items while helping maintain the store’s reputation for quality. The role combines professional butchery with customer education, team mentorship, product handling, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. You will help customers choose cuts and understand cooking techniques, while ensuring products are handled and presented correctly.

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 lbs.
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.
Explain different cuts to customers and provide cooking advice for meat and seafood.
Train and mentor team members on cutting, preparation, and presentation standards.
Receive and unload product deliveries and store products properly to preserve 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 efficiently and carefully.
Help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.