Adams Meat Cutter - Connecticut

Adamshtm; Connecticut; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the grocery sector is seeking a skilled Meat Cutter to join their team. In this role, you'll be responsible for preparing and cutting high-quality meat products while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Your expertise in butchery will be essential as you interact with customers, providing them with timely service and valuable recommendations. This position offers the opportunity to work across various store locations in Connecticut, contributing to a team that values quality and customer satisfaction. If you have a passion for meat processing and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Preferred: One year butchery experience or relevant experience.
• ServeSafe certification or comparable is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, and portion various cuts of meats according to customer requests.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of meats to minimize waste.
• Provide excellent customer service and recommendations regarding meat selection.

Skills

Butchery Experience

Physical Abilities

Strong Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Quality Control

Safety Awareness

Education

ServeSafe Certification

Tools

Meat Grinders

Band Saws

Slicers

Job description

As a Meat Cutter you will be responsible for preparing and cutting meat products in a retail setting of the grocery store. You are responsible for knowing how to process different cuts of meats with precision and ensuring quality and freshness of all meat products. This position will work across various stores across Connecticut.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive and inspect meat deliveries to ensure quality and compliance with safety standards
• Cut, trim and portion various cuts of meats, such as steaks, roasts, chops etc according to the customers request/preference and company standards
• Grind, season and prepare ground meat products as needed
• Ensuring proper handling, storage and rotation of meats to minimize waste and maintain optimal quality
• Monitor meat inventory levels and assist in placing orders to maintain sufficient stock
• Operate and maintain meat processing equipment such as meat grinders, ban saws, slicers and other cutting tools
• Ensuring that all equipment is clean, well maintained and in good working order
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines including but not limited to proper storage, handling and cleaning of equipment
• Follow health and safety regulations to prevent cross contamination and ensure a hygienic work environment
• Providing excellent customer service in timely manner with professionalism to ensure continued customer satisfaction
• Providing recommendations regarding meat selection, cooking recommendations as well as fulfilling special requests
• Adhere to all company safety standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
• Ability to work in varying temperature-controlled environments.

Schedule:

• Flexibility to work various shifts, as needed including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Travel throughout the various store locations in CT.

Experience:

• Preferred: One (1) year butchery experience or relevant experience
• ServeSafe certification or comparable

Skills:

• Physical abilities : May be required to lift up to 80-85lbs.; standing, bending, lifting and twisting for up to 90% of your shift; frequently lifting product from various heights including floor level to over your head; Ability to stand or walk at least 10 hours daily; working in various temperature controlled environments; walking on a variety of flooring such as concrete, tile, carpet etc
• Strong communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders on a daily basis
• Organizational Skills: Ability to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Working in a team based environment: Working independently and as a team player to ensure our customers are receiving orders timely and with the highest quality
• Quality: Maintain integrity and high standards of product handling from all perspectives
• Safety Culture: Maintain and drive safety policies; driving for accountability of safe practicesthroughout shift