Meat Cutter and Retail Associate

Job Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Meat Cutter and Retail Associate, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality meat products and exceptional customer service. This energetic position combines skilled meat processing with retail responsibilities, ensuring our customers receive fresh, expertly prepared meats while enjoying a welcoming shopping experience. You will be responsible for meat cutting, food preparation, packaging, and maintaining food safety standards—all while engaging positively with customers and supporting store operations. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop culinary skills and thrive in the vibrant food industry.

Responsibilities

• Skillfully operate meat processing machines, including slicers, grinders, and trimming tools to prepare various cuts of meat and fish according to quality standards.
• Perform precise butchery and meat cutting techniques, ensuring consistent slicing and trimming for retail display and customer orders.
• Maintain strict food safety sanitizing procedures to uphold hygiene standards across all work areas, including cleaning equipment and surfaces regularly.
• Package perishable goods carefully to preserve freshness, using appropriate labeling and storage methods aligned with food safety management practices.
• Conduct visual inspections for quality control, identifying any damaged or substandard products to ensure only the best items reach customers.
• Assist customers with food handling inquiries, provide product recommendations, and deliver excellent customer service in a friendly, professional manner.
• Manage perishable goods inventory efficiently, rotating stock to minimize waste and maintain freshness in the store.

Skills

• Proven experience in food production, food preparation, or retail store environments with a focus on meat or seafood handling.
• Proficiency in using meat processing machines and knife skills for meat cutting, slicing techniques, trimming methods, and fish handling.
• Strong understanding of food safety protocols, sanitizing procedures, and food safety management systems to ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations related to weight measurement, pricing, and inventory management accurately.
• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly attitude; capable of engaging with diverse customers confidently.
• Knowledge of culinary techniques related to butchery, meat preparation, and kitchen experience is highly desirable.
• Experience working with perishable goods management and visual inspection for quality control within the food industry or restaurant settings is preferred.

Join us to be part of a lively team dedicated to quality craftsmanship and outstanding service! This role offers an excellent platform for those passionate about food industry careers—whether you're honing your culinary skills or seeking hands-on retail experience in a fast-paced environment.

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid training
• Store discount

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $22