Full Time Journeyman Meat Cutter

Harris Teeter; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Meat Cutter to join their team. This full-time role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service while efficiently processing meat products. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn through training. The position requires physical stamina and the ability to work in a cool, often wet environment. Join a team that values cooperation and customer satisfaction, and contribute to creating an incredible shopping experience for customers.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Complete company training including food safety and product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Cut and process a variety of meat products efficiently.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Interpersonal Skills

Sales Ability

Job description

Job Title: Meat Cutter

This is a full-time position. The primary responsibility is to take excellent care of our customers by satisfying their needs and exceeding their expectations. This requires a defined level of product knowledge, food preparation skills, sales ability, customer relations skills, and cooperation with fellow associates to create an incredible place to work and shop.

Responsibilities include:

1. Efficiently cutting and processing a variety of meat products to achieve maximum yield and gross profit according to Meat Standards.
2. Cleaning work areas.
3. Providing customer service.
4. Unloading stock and reloading salvage.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Associates must be at least 18 years of age.

Personal Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills. Willingness to participate in and successfully complete required training and work with the team to increase customer satisfaction and sales.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, vendors, and other associates who only speak English.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Complete company training including but not limited to: new hire orientation, food sanitation, customer service network, safety, food safety, and product knowledge.

Physical Demands

The physical demands include standing, walking, using hands, reaching, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling. Occasionally climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Must regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds and reach from 6-72 inches; frequently lift/move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment is typically cool (34-36°F), often wet/humid, with moving mechanical parts. Occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, and extreme cold. Noise level is usually moderate to loud.

Additional Information:

• Posting Date: May 2, 2025