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Meat Cutter

Baumans Butcher Block
Ottawa, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 10/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2027

Job Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Meat Cutter and become a vital part of delivering high-quality, fresh meat products to our customers. In this energetic role, you will expertly prepare, cut, and package a variety of meats, ensuring each product meets our strict standards for quality and food safety. Your attention to detail is crucial.

We do work in loud, and bloody conditions, we process beef, hog, and lambs, and during deer season we take in deer to be processed.

Duties

  • Skillfully operate meat processing machines and slicing equipment to cut, trim, and prepare various types of meat products.
  • Perform visual inspections to ensure all meats meet quality control standards and adhere to food safety regulations.
  • Execute precise butchery techniques, including trimming, portioning, and meat preparation for retail display or customer orders.
  • Package meats securely using appropriate packaging methods to maintain freshness and comply with food safety sanitizing procedures.
  • Maintain a clean and sanitized work environment by following strict food safety management protocols and sanitizing procedures regularly.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in food production, food preparation, with a focus on meat handling or butchery.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in meat cutting, slicing techniques, knife skills, and the operation of meat processing machines.
  • Knowledge of food safety standards, sanitizing procedures, and visual inspection for quality control in the food industry.
  • Familiarity with food handling regulations related to perishable goods management and packaging practices.
  • Strong basic math skills for portioning and inventory management.
  • Previous experience in butcher shop is highly desirabl.
  • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate product information clearly and professionally.

Pay: $12.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid training

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

  • Will you be able to be on our Kill Floor where we clean and skin animals?

( Beef, Hog, Lamb)

Experience:

  • Meat cutting: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

  • Ottawa, KS 66067 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Ottawa, KS 66067 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $20

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