What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meat Cutter position at Bernie's Fine Meats?
We are looking for a Meat Cutter to learn how to work in a fast-paced small meat market in Port Washington.
For a meat cutter, tasks may include preparing and placing meat cuts and products in the display counter, so they will appear attractive and catch the shopper's eye. Wrap, weigh, label and price cuts of meat. Cure, smoke, tenderize and preserve meat. Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers. Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish, to prepare meat in cooking form. Responsibilities include operating machinery like knives, grinders and mixers, maintaining sanitary conditions, performing quality checks, etc. Learn traditional and modern smokehouse operations.
Provide Customer Service to the both retail and wholesale customers. The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, multi-task, and knowledge of food safety and production processes.
You will assist the Lead Meat Cutter in duties along with the Owner in preparing meat for sausage making.
Duties
- Meat preparation: Weighing and mixing ground meat with spices and seasonings according to our recipes.
- Machine operation: Operating equipment such as our smoke houses, meat grinders, mixers, tumblers, and stuffing machines.
- Sausage filling: Stuffing the meat mixture into casings.
- Finishing: Monitoring cooking and smoking processes.
- Ability to operate: Knives, computerized scales, bandsaw, patty machine, grinder, cubing machine, and slicers.
- Quality control: Performing quality checks on ingredients and final products, and ensuring adherence to recipes and schedules.
- Sanitation and maintenance: Cleaning equipment, maintaining a clean and sanitary work area, and following all safety and sanitation procedures.
Skills
- Physical stamina: Ability to lift heavy objects up to 100 lbs.
- Attention to detail: Precision in measuring & cutting portions.
- Food safety knowledge: Understanding and adherence to food safety regulations and proper handling techniques. ServSafe is a plus, but not required.
- Problem-solving: Ability to troubleshoot issues that may arise during the production process.
- Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with other team members and supervisors.
- Additional skills: Listening, Customer Service, Selling to Customer Needs, People Skills, Energy Level, Dependability, General Math Skills, and Verbal Communication
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
- Store discount
Work Location: In person