Production Meat Cutter

GSO • Fort Wayne, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Meat Cutter manages, cuts, and trims meat and seafood according to The Fresh Market’s standards and guest requests. The role supports inventory, pricing integrity, merchandising, and other operational processes to ensure quality products and excellent guest service.

The position handles production for key items across Meat-Seafood, Deli-CMS, and other departments as needed. The schedule is typically 3 a.m. to 11 a.m., with days off usually Sunday and Wednesday. The role requires flexibility to work weekends, days, evenings, and holidays as business needs change. Hours worked between midnight and 5 a.m. receive an additional $2.00 per hour. Meat Cutters must earn TFMA certification within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience cutting meat.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Passion for providing extraordinary service.
• Must obtain TFMA certification within 90 days of hire.
• Willingness to work a schedule typically from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m., with days off usually Sunday and Wednesday, and to work flexibly including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements; grasp, bend, and reach; lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds independently; and work around extreme temperatures.
• Ability to spend long periods standing or walking without a break, for up to four hours or as required by law.
• Must 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.
• Experience with production planning software.
• Experience in retail, restaurant, or hospitality industries.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production for key items supporting Meat-Seafood, Deli-CMS, and other departments as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of store products and weekly advertised items, assist guests across departments, and help them find products and complete meal solutions.
• Handle, slice, cut, and trim meat and seafood products, including prime and premium items and products for convenient meal solutions.
• Manage quality product levels according to The Fresh Market standards.
• Monitor temperatures of cases, spillovers, and storage areas.
• Follow department practices for receiving, stocking, and unloading deliveries to maintain freshness and quality in cases, coolers, freezers, and on the sales floor.
• Follow and enforce department safety requirements and protocols, including food safety policies and applicable laws.
• Assist with department inventory, pricing integrity, merchandising, and other operational processes.

Benefits

• Team Member discount of 30%.
• Early Earn Wage Access: access up to 50% of earned wages, to a maximum of $500 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 families.
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and other offerings.
• Additional $2.00 per hour for work between midnight and 5 a.m.

What This Job Offers

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