Meat Cutter

Job Purpose:The Meat Cutter at Hugo's Family Marketplace is responsible for expertly cutting, trimming, grinding, and preparing various types of meat to meet customer specifications. This role ensures that all meat products are packaged, weighed, labeled, and priced accurately while maintaining proper rotation and storage to guarantee freshness and quality. The Meat Cutter plays a crucial role in keeping the meat department fully stocked and visually appealing, adhering to safety, sanitation, and temperature guidelines. This position requires the operation of meat-cutting equipment with a focus on quality, cleanliness, and organization, as well as assisting customers with product selection.Key Responsibilities:Cut, trim, grind, and prepare meat according to customer specifications and company standards.Provide custom cuts to meet specific customer requests.Package, weigh, label, and price meat products accurately and efficiently.Ensure proper rotation and storage of meat products to maintain freshness and quality.Keep the meat department fully stocked and visually appealing to enhance the customer shopping experience.Adhere to safety, sanitation, and temperature guidelines to ensure a safe and clean work environment.Operate meat-cutting equipment safely and efficiently, maintaining all equipment in good working order.Maintain the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and organization in the meat department.Assist customers with product selection, offering knowledgeable advice and exceptional customer service.Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient department operations and excellent customer service.Monitor inventory levels and assist with inventory control and product rotation.Benefits:Full Time - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k, Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay.Full Time and Part Time - Employee Discount and Time & Half Holiday Pay.Required Education:High school diploma or GEDPreferred Education:Technical training or coursework in meat cutting, butchery, or food serviceFood safety certification (as required by local regulations)Required Experience:Minimum: 1–2 years of experience in a meat department or food service rolePreferred Experience:2–4+ years of hands-on meat cutting experienceExperience with retail meat department operationsFamiliarity with inventory control and product rotationRequired Skills and Abilities:Proficient meat cutting and knife skillsKnowledge of various meat cuts and preparation methodsAdherence to food safety and sanitation complianceStrong attention to detail and precisionExcellent customer service and communication skillsAbility to operate meat department equipment safelyPhysical stamina and comfort working in cold environmentsEffective time management and teamwork skills #J-18808-Ljbffr