Meatcutter

Defense Commissary Agency•Fort Buchanan, PR

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Meat Department of a DeCA Commissary. The purpose of this position is to perform 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. Work may be performed on a production line basis with the incumbent of this position performing the higher skill level of work.

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.
Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal Supervision
Dexterity and Safety
Interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
Materials, Technical Practices, Tools and Equipment, and Work Practices

Responsibilities

Performs a full range of meat cutting tasks associated with processing meat, 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.
Preparing ready to eat cuts and special orders such as crown roasts
Using hand tools and operating powered meat cutting equipment
Cleaning and sanitizing meat cutting tools, equipment and work areas to maintain required standards