Meat Cutter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• At least 2 years of professional experience.
• Maintain the highest level of customer service.
• Ability to adapt to a changing, high-volume retail environment and work in a cross-functional team.
• Ability to take initiative when problems arise and adapt to varied situations.
• Advanced attention to detail and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working with peers and senior management.
• Ability to multitask and maintain strong organizational skills.
• Ability to support and contribute to team goals.
• Ability to work varied hours and days as business dictates.
• Familiarity with Health Department guidelines and regulations applicable to grocery retail.
• Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Skills using knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery.
• Expert packaging and wrapping skills.
• Ability to cut and weigh various quantities of meat and seafood.
• Understanding of COOL compliance for seafood products, including country of origin.

Nice To Haves

• 2–3 years of grocery retail experience with meat department processes and procedures.
• Previous experience in the natural foods industry.
• Completion of a journeyman cutter or apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Stock meat cases, present and organize products according to department schematics, and ensure tags and prices are accurate.
• Keep meat aisles, storage areas, and work areas clean and safe, including cleaning shelves and products, removing debris, sweeping, and addressing spills.
• Monitor product rotation and remove expired stock.
• Respond to customer inquiries and assist with purchases, information, and product selection, including selling and cross-selling.
• Receive, inspect, and log products for shipment accuracy, temperature, and quality.
• Operate meat department equipment, including knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Monitor proper temperatures throughout meat and seafood production.
• Cut, tray, and package required meat and seafood products for the day.
• Organize, stack, and rotate meat products in the cooler and freezer.
• Weigh and label products accurately using scales, weight measures, and tares; package and wrap products and follow dating procedures.
• Prepare specialty meat and seafood products according to Fresh Thyme recipe standards and assembly procedures.
• Follow safe practices when using cutting accessories, including wearing mesh gloves while using a knife.
• Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including organizing back stock and ensuring product tags match.
• Maintain product knowledge and preparation expertise.
• Regularly inspect the department to ensure an organized, sanitary, and clean appearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Fresh Thyme Rewards
• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Team member discount
• Career growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation and incentive and recognition programs
• Medical insurance for full-time team members
• Dental insurance for full-time team members
• Life insurance for full-time team members
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with employer match