Meat Cutter

Stew Leonard's•Paramus, NJ
•$20 - $24

About The Position

Stew Leonard’s is hiring a full-time hourly Butcher/Meat Cutter. The role prepares meat products according to department standards and customer preferences, including cutting, weighing, and trimming a variety of meats. The butcher has knowledge in three of the following areas: chop meat, pork/lamb/veal, beef, or gourmet. Team members work safely and follow food safety and sanitation standards to provide customers with high-quality meats. The position is performed in a department colder than room temperature because its products are highly perishable. It involves frequent walking, standing, lifting, pushing, and pulling, with a maximum of 100 pounds, as well as occasional climbing and reaching. The estimated pay range is $20–$24 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have at least one year of meat-cutting experience with product knowledge.

Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age.
  • At least one year of meat-cutting experience with product knowledge.
  • Knowledge in three of these areas: chop meat, pork/lamb/veal, beef, or gourmet.
  • Ability to safely use and operate knives, band saws, grinders, a cube steak machine, and a meat wrapper.
  • Great customer service.
  • Good oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work successfully on a team.

Responsibilities

  • Cut and prepare meat products while safely operating equipment.
  • Custom-trim meats to customer specifications.
  • Examine meat cases and prepare production lists based on the day of the week, taking sale items into account.
  • Maintain, fill, and rotate products in meat cases.
  • Move meat from the cooler to the cutting area.
  • Greet customers, respond to questions, and provide excellent customer service.
  • Dismantle equipment for cleaning and reassemble it for production.
  • Train other team members as needed.
  • Follow health, sanitation, and safety regulations.
  • Assist with other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan for full-time and part-time team members.
  • Family and personal time.
  • Life insurance.
  • Short-term disability insurance.
  • Legal insurance.
  • Sick time off.
  • Profit sharing.
  • Commuter assistance.
  • Annual performance reviews.
  • Sunday premium pay.
  • Holiday pay.
  • Dayforce Wallet, which allows team members to request earned pay before payday at no cost.
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