Meat cutters are responsible for the following duties:

• Sharpening cutting equipment
• Receiving, inspecting, and storing meat properly when delivered.
• Cut, bone, or grind pieces of meat
• Weigh, wrap, and display cuts of meat
• Cut or prepare meats to specification or customer?s orders
• Store meats in refrigerators or freezers at the proper temperature
• Keep inventory of meat sales and order meat supplies
• Clean equipment and work areas to maintain health and sanitation standards

Meat cutters cut and trim meat from larger portions into steaks, chops, roasts, and other cuts. They then prepare meat for sale by performing various duties, such as weighing meat, wrapping it, and putting it out for display.

Meat cutters use sharp tools such as knives, grinders, or meat saws. They must follow sanitation standards when cleaning equipment, counter tops, and working areas in order to prevent meat contamination.

Meat Cutter position may qualify for UFCW Union Benefits