What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meat Cutter position at McKeever Price Chopper?
Description
Now Hiring: Meat Cutter
Precision. Pride. Freshness — Delivered Daily at McKeever’s Price Chopper!
McKeever Price Chopper is looking for skilled, safety-focused individuals to join our meat department as Meat Cutters. If you have a passion for quality cuts, food safety, and delivering outstanding customer service, we want you on our team.
Position Overview:
As a Meat Cutter, you’ll be responsible for cutting, trimming, and preparing meat products for the sales floor, special orders, and display cases. You’ll ensure our meat offerings meet high standards for quality, freshness, and safety—while providing friendly and knowledgeable service to our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cut, trim, and prepare beef, pork, poultry, and seafood items to company and customer specifications
- Follow proper safety and sanitation procedures when operating knives, saws, slicers, and grinders
- Maintain meat case presentation, freshness, and product rotation
- Wrap, weigh, label, and stock meat products for display
- Assist customers with meat selections, custom cuts, and cooking suggestions
- Monitor and maintain inventory, back stock, and cooler organization
- Clean and sanitize tools, cutting boards, and work areas regularly
- Support department manager with prep, ordering, and training tasks as needed
- Stock and rotate packaged meat products in refrigerated cases
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Previous experience in meat cutting, butchery, or meat preparation required
- Strong knife skills and understanding of meat types and cuts
- Food safety certified or willing to obtain (McKeever’s will assist)
- Reliable, professional, and customer-service oriented
- Able to follow safety and sanitation guidelines precisely
Physical Requirements:
- Stand for long periods (up to 8 hours) in cold environments
- Lift and carry up to 80 lbs regularly
- Frequent bending, cutting, reaching, and repetitive motions
- Work with sharp equipment and heavy-duty machinery
Employee Benefits:
- Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings when you need them
- Medical Benefits – Available to full-time team members
- 401(k) Program – Plan for your future with our retirement savings program
- On-the-Job Training – Develop skills with professional support
- Help with Food Handler Permit – We’ll help you get certified
Why Join McKeever Price Chopper?
At McKeever’s, every cut counts. Join a team that values craftsmanship, customer care, and career growth in a clean, safe, and supportive work environment.
Apply Today!
Ready to carve out a career with a company that values your skills? Apply now to become a Meat Cutter at McKeever Price Chopper!