Meat Cutter

Piggly Wiggly•Ladson, SC

13d

About The Position

As a Meat Cutter at Piggly Wiggly, you will work closely with the Meat Manager to prepare and break down meat products, create specialty items, and uphold the store’s quality standards. The role combines professional butchery with customer education and team mentorship. You will help customers choose cuts and learn cooking techniques, train team members in cutting and presentation, and ensure deliveries, storage, equipment, and work areas meet safety and sanitation standards. The position requires handling hazardous equipment and lifting at least 50 pounds in a fast-paced, temperature-controlled environment. Full-time and part-time positions are available; the benefits described apply to full-time positions.

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 handle hazardous equipment, including butcher knives, power slicers, and heated wrapping stations, with care.

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 advise on cooking techniques for 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.
Use butcher knives, power slicers, and heated wrapping stations efficiently and carefully.
Lead by example in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.