Meat cutter

Fresh Thyme Market•Greenfield, WI

20d

About The Position

The Meat Cutter keeps store meat cases stocked and clean during business hours, assists customers, and maintains a friendly, energetic demeanor while following Meat Department procedures. The role handles meat and seafood products from receiving and inspection through preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, and display. It also requires maintaining sanitary and safe work areas, monitoring product temperatures and rotation, and providing knowledgeable customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
At least 2 years of professional experience.
Maintain the highest level of customer service.
Ability to adapt to a changing, high-volume retail environment and work in a cross-functional team.
Initiative and flexibility when problems arise or circumstances change.
Advanced attention to detail and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working with peers and senior management.
Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
Ability to support and contribute to team goals.
Ability to work varied hours and days as business dictates.
Familiarity with Health Department guidelines and regulations applicable to grocery retail.
Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Skills using knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery.
Expert packaging and wrapping skills.
Ability to cut and weigh varying amounts of meat and seafood.
Understanding of COOL compliance for seafood products, including country of origin.

Nice To Haves

2–3 years of grocery retail experience with meat department processes and procedures.
Previous experience in the natural foods industry.
Completion of a journeyman cutter or apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

Stock meat cases, present and organize products according to department schematics, and ensure tags and prices are accurate.
Keep meat aisles, storage areas, and work areas clean and safe, including cleaning shelves and products, removing debris, and addressing spills.
Monitor product rotation and remove expired stock.
Assist customers with purchases, information, and product selection at the meat counter, including selling and cross-selling products.
Receive, inspect, and log shipments for accuracy, temperature, and quality.
Operate department equipment, including knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Monitor proper temperatures during production of meat and seafood items.
Cut, tray, and package required meat and seafood products for the day.
Organize, stack, and rotate meat products in coolers and freezers.
Weigh, package, wrap, label, and date products accurately using scales, weights, measures, and tares.
Prepare specialty meat and seafood products according to Fresh Thyme recipes and assembly standards.
Use cutting accessories safely, including wearing mesh gloves when using a knife.
Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including organizing back stock and ensuring tags match products.
Maintain product knowledge and preparation knowledge.
Regularly inspect the department to ensure it is organized, sanitary, and clean.
Perform other duties as assigned.