Meatcutter

Defense Commissary Agency • Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Position is located in the Meat Department of a DeCA Commissary. The purpose of this position is to perform a full range of meatcutting tasks associated with processing beef, pork, veal, and lamb into retail and ready-to-eat cuts for sale to patrons. Work may be performed on a production line basis with the incumbent of this position performing the higher skill level of work. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Meet minimum age requirement.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness outcome, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Meet the physical requirements identified in the Qualifications section.
• Preparing ready-to-eat cuts and special orders such as crown roasts
• Using hand tools and operating powered meat cutting equipment
• Cleaning and sanitizing meatcutting tools, equipment, and work areas to maintain required standards
• Stand and walk continuously while working.
• Frequently lift, push, and pull pieces and bulk boxes of meat weighing 50 to 100 pounds.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of meat cutting tasks associated with processing beef, pork, veal, and lamb into retail and ready-to-eat cuts for sale to patrons
• Advises patrons of storage life, temperature requirements, thawing times, and proper cooking procedures of meat and meat products
• Ensures all sanitation requirements for meat preparation areas are met

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

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