Production Meat Cutter

GSO • Tallahassee, FL

13h • 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 also assists with department inventory, pricing integrity, merchandising, and other operational processes to provide quality products and excellent service while supporting sales. The position handles production for key items that support the Meat-Seafood, Deli-CMS, and other departments as needed, and helps guests find products and complete meal solutions.

The position is scheduled from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m., typically with Sundays and Wednesdays off. The role requires flexibility to work weekends, days, evenings, and holidays as business needs change. A shift differential of $2 per hour applies to hours worked between midnight and 5 a.m. Meat Cutters must complete TFMA certification within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Two or more years of experience cutting meat.
• Passion for providing extraordinary service.
• Must become certified within TFMA within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work a 3 a.m.–11 a.m. 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 and stand or walk without a break for up to four hours or as required by law.
• Ability to use knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Must wear 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

• Handle production for key items to support Meat-Seafood, Deli-CMS, and other departments as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of products and weekly ad items throughout the store, assist guests in finding products, and help them complete meal solutions.
• Handle, slice, cut, and trim meat and seafood products, including prime and premium products and items for convenient meal solutions, while maintaining product levels according to TFM standards.
• Monitor temperatures of cases, spillovers, and storage areas.
• Follow department practices for receiving, stocking, and unloading deliveries to ensure product freshness and quality, including in cases, coolers, freezers, and on the sales floor.
• Ensure adherence to 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, up to a maximum of $500, 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 individual, spouse, partner, and family.
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and more.
• $2 per hour shift differential for hours worked between midnight and 5 a.m.

What This Job Offers

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