Meat & Seafood Cutting Specialist (Cutter)

Halperns' Steak & Seafood•Grand Prairie, TX

20d•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Meat & Seafood Cutting Specialist is responsible for precision portioning, master trimming, and presenting premium meat and seafood products to high culinary standards. The role works with supervisors and production managers to coordinate daily schedules and workflow, prepares products to exacting customer specifications, and helps maintain quality, food safety, and production goals. The position is located in Grand Prairie, Texas, and pays $18 to $22 per hour based on experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Hands-on experience and working knowledge of commercial production and processing equipment.
Demonstrated ability to portion accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
Ability to maximize yield efficiency and reduce processing costs through precise cutting, portioning, and alignment with customer specifications.
Problem-solving skills related to yield optimization, custom trimming, and appropriate product substitutions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment while maintaining product quality.
Team-oriented approach, positive attitude, safety-first mindset, and commitment to the team.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
Understanding of Meat Buyer’s Guide specifications as they apply to internal specifications and customer requirements.
Consistent adherence to company quality-control procedures and food-safety standards.
Provide the most recent employment experience for the application to be considered complete.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily production schedules and workflow with supervisors and production managers.
Hand-craft, trim, slice, and portion premium beef, pork, lamb, veal, and seafood to customer specifications.
Inspect incoming and outgoing products for quality, consistency, and compliance with standards.
Read, interpret, and execute detailed customer-specific instructions.
Perform quality-control checks and communicate product standards to supervisors and management.
Organize products and byproducts in designated containers; seal, tag, and track them appropriately.
Safely operate specialty cutlery, cleavers, and production tools for trimming and portioning.
Weigh products, tag containers to verify weight and contents, and manage yield logs.
Follow company product specifications and artisan quality standards.
Perform other duties as assigned to support team production goals.