Meat Cutter

Position Summary:

The Meat Cutter is responsible for preparing, cutting, and recording all meat products according to Santa Fe Cattle Co. specifications. This role ensures consistent quality, accurate portioning, and proper yields while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Cut and prepare meat according to company specifications for steaks, roasts, and other menu items.
• Record weights of all bulk meat deliveries and daily usage accurately.
• Monitor yields and maintain logs for inventory and portion control.
• Perform daily steak counts and create steak pars based on product mix.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, tools, and equipment at all times.
• Follow all food safety and handling procedures.
• Work independently while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and quality standards.
• Communicate with management regarding inventory, quality issues, or supply needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What You Bring:

• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and pride in quality craftsmanship.
• Knowledge of different cuts of beef and basic knife skills.
• Familiarity with food safety procedures and proper handling.
• Basic math skills for weighing, portioning, and recording inventory.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Previous experience in meat cutting preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for long periods of time and work in a cold environment.
• Lift and carry heavy items up to 90 lbs regularly.
• Maintain focus and precision while performing repetitive tasks.
• Work safely with knives, cutting tools, and other equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Santa Fe Cattle Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

At Santa Fe Cattle Company we believe in great food, friendly folks, and genuine hospitality that feels like home. We serve up made-from-scratch meals with a side of fun—because life’s too short for anything less than a good time. Our team members are the heart of our restaurants, and we take pride in creating a place where guests and team alike feel welcomed, appreciated, and part of the family.