Meat Cutter Fulltime

Fresh Thyme Market•St. Peters, MO

About The Position

The Meat Cutter is responsible for keeping store meat cases stocked and clean during business hours, assisting customers as needed, and maintaining a friendly, energetic demeanor. The role requires adherence to procedural guidelines set by the Meat Department. The Meat Cutter cuts, trays, packages, weighs, labels, and prepares meat and seafood products, including specialty items made to Fresh Thyme recipe standards. The position also maintains product quality, accurate pricing and labeling, appropriate storage and rotation, and a safe, organized, sanitary work area. The role involves customer service and product recommendations at the meat counter, receiving and inspecting shipments, maintaining required temperatures, and using department equipment and cutting tools. Team members may work varied hours and days as business needs dictate. Some extreme temperatures are possible, and the work area may use ventilation and exhaust fans.

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 environment.
Ability to take initiative when problems arise and adapt to a variety of situations.
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 for 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 various amounts of meat and seafood.
Understanding of COOL compliance for seafood products, including the countries of origin for products.

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 program or apprenticeship.

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, addressing spills and debris, and sweeping floors.
Monitor product rotation, paying particular attention to expired stock.
Respond to customer inquiries and assist with purchases, information, and product selection; sell and cross-sell products at the meat counter.
Receive, inspect, and log products for shipment accuracy, temperature, and quality.
Operate department equipment, including knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Monitor proper temperatures throughout meat and seafood production.
Cut, tray, and package the meat and seafood products required for the day.
Organize, stack, and rotate meat products in the cooler and freezer.
Weigh, package, wrap, and label meat products accurately, using scales, weight measures, and tares and following dating procedures.
Prepare specialty meat and seafood products to Fresh Thyme recipe standards, using appropriate ingredients and assembly methods.
Follow safe practices when using cutting accessories, including wearing mesh gloves when using a knife.
Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including managing back stock and ensuring tags match products.
Maintain product knowledge and preparation knowledge.
Regularly walk the department to ensure an organized, sanitary, and clean appearance.
Perform other duties as assigned.