Meat - Cutter

Bristol Farms•Santa Monica, CA

13d

About The Position

The Meat Cutter works in the Meat Department, reporting to the Meat Manager and Store Director. The role prepares meat cuts and convenience items, maintains the meat showcase, receives and stores deliveries, and assists customers with product and preparation information. The position may supervise 3–5 employees at times and includes learning Assistant Manager responsibilities for consideration of future advancement. The position is classified as non-exempt.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to stand and/or sit for eight hours at a time.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Cut, trim, and bone carcass sections or prime cuts into products such as roasts, steaks, chops, stew cubes, and grinding meat.
Process by-products, including lamb necks, riblets, and veal products, and ensure products do not become old.
Break down veal and lamb.
Cut and weigh steaks and chops for individual servings.
Shape and tie roasts.
Fill the showcase after meat has been cut.
Receive, inspect, and store meat deliveries.
Inform the Meat Manager about stock status, particularly shortages.
Provide customers with information about cuts of lamb, pork, beef, poultry, types of sausage, convenience items, and self-serve items.
Prepare convenience items for the showcase, including kabobs, stir-fry, stuffed items, and marinated items.
Provide customers with information about preparing products in the showcase.
Learn Assistant Manager job responsibilities for consideration of future advancement.
At times, directly supervise 3–5 employees in the Meat Department, including training, planning and assigning work, directing work, addressing complaints, and resolving problems in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.