Production Meat Cutter

The Fresh Market Inc • Fort Wayne, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Meat Cutter manages, cuts, and trims meat and seafood according to The Fresh Market standards and guest requests. The role supports department inventory, pricing integrity, merchandising, and other operational processes to provide quality products and excellent service while driving sales. The position also handles production for key items across Meat-Seafood, Deli-CMS, and other departments as needed.

This full-time position requires a schedule of 3 am–11 am, with days off typically Sunday and Wednesday. The Fresh Market may require flexibility to work weekends, days, evenings, and holidays to meet store and guest needs. A $2.00-per-hour shift differential applies for hours worked between 12 am and 5 am. Meat Cutters must become certified within TFMA within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

• Passion for providing extraordinary service.
• At least 2 years of experience cutting meat.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must obtain TFMA certification within 90 days of hire.
• Willingness to work a 3 am–11 am schedule, typically with Sundays and Wednesdays off, and to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements; grasp, bend, and reach; and lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds independently.
• Ability to spend extended periods on one's feet, standing or walking without a break for up to 4 hours or as required by law.
• Ability to use required tools and equipment, and to wear an approved hat, hair net and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Meat cutting, journey cutting, culinary, and/or grocery experience.
• Production planning software experience.
• Experience in retail, restaurant, or hospitality industries.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Produce key items to support Meat-Seafood, Deli-CMS, and other departments as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of products and weekly ad items throughout the store, and assist guests across departments with finding products and completing meal solutions.
• Handle, slice, cut, and trim department meat and seafood products and items for convenient meal solutions, while maintaining quality product levels according to TFM standards.
• Monitor temperatures of cases, spillovers, and storage areas.
• Follow department practices for receiving, stocking, and unloading product deliveries to ensure freshness and quality in cases, coolers, freezers, and on the sales floor.
• Ensure the department follows all safety requirements and protocols, including food safety requirements under TFM policies and applicable law.

Benefits

• Team Member discount of 30%.
• Early Earn Wage Access: access up to 50% (maximum $500) of earned wages on demand per pay period.
• 401(k) contribution and company match.
• Financial Wellness Program.
• Personal time off and additional time-off purchase plans.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for individuals and eligible family members.
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and more.
• $2.00-per-hour shift differential for hours worked between 12 am and 5 am.

What This Job Offers

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