Meat & Seafood Cutting Specialist (Cutter)

Halperns Steak and Seafood • Grand Prairie, TX

19d

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 production schedules and workflow, and produces items according to exact customer specifications and company product standards. The position is based in Grand Prairie, Texas, pays $18 to $22 per hour based on experience, and has a Monday-to-Friday schedule.

Requirements

• Hands-on working knowledge of commercial production and processing equipment.
• Ability to portion accurately, efficiently, and on time.
• Ability to maximize yield and reduce processing costs through precise cutting, portioning, and adherence to 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.
• Clear 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production schedules and workflow with supervisors and production managers.
• Hand-craft, trim, slice, and portion subprimals of premium beef, pork, lamb, veal, and seafood to customer specifications.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing product 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 into designated containers, ensuring proper sealing, tagging, and tracking.
• 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.
• Work in accordance with company product specifications and artisan quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support team production goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed