What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meat Cutter position at Oak Point Market- St. George?
- The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, understands proper meat-cutting techniques, maintains high standards for quality and food safety, and enjoys helping customers find the perfect cut for any meal.
Responsibilities
- Cut, trim, bone, portion, and prepare a variety of beef, pork, poultry, and other meat products according to company standards.
- Prepare fresh cuts for both self-service displays and customer requests.
- Provide custom cuts and special orders based on customer preferences.
- Safely operate meat department equipment including saws, grinders, slicers, tenderizers, knives, and wrapping equipment.
- Weigh, wrap, label, price, and merchandise products accurately.
- Keep meat cases fresh, full, clean, organized, and visually appealing throughout the day.
- Monitor product quality, freshness, dates, rotation, and proper storage.
- Follow proper procedures to help minimize shrink and product waste.
- Maintain clean and sanitary cutting areas, coolers, display cases, equipment, and work surfaces.
- Follow all company food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
- Receive, organize, and properly store incoming meat products and deliveries.
- Assist customers with product selections, cooking suggestions, quantities, and special requests.
- Provide friendly, helpful service and build relationships with our customers.
- Work closely with the Meat Manager and other department team members to maintain department standards.
- Assist with additional Meat Department duties as needed.
Qualifications
- Previous meat cutting or butcher experience preferred.
- Knowledge of meat cuts, trimming, portioning, and preparation techniques.
- Experience safely operating meat cutting equipment preferred.
- Strong attention to quality, freshness, presentation, and detail.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
- Dependable, punctual, and willing to take pride in maintaining a high quality department.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work in refrigerated/cooler environments.
- Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and move meat products and department supplies.
- Availability to work a flexible retail schedule, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- We’re looking for someone who sees meat cutting as more than simply preparing product. A great Meat Cutter is a skilled craftsperson and trusted resource for our customers. Someone who takes pride in quality cuts, an outstanding meat case, a clean department, and exceptional service. pay depends on experience
- Provides excellent customer service by assisting in answering questions and creating custom cuts
- Prepares, cuts and packages all varieties of meat while operating tools safely.
- Helps to verify and unload meat deliveries from trucks.
- Fill and rotate product in all meat cases.
- Creates & maintains specialty meat selections
- Trains other associates as needed.
- Cleans equipment.
Assists in other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $34,160 - $44,308