Journeyman Meat Cutter

Performance Food Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group is hiring a Meat/Seafood Cutter in Saint Louis, MO. The role coordinates a team to ensure efficient cutting, assists in meat/seafood portions, maintains sanitation, and supports production flow per work orders.

Strong adherence to GMP and USDA standards is essential. The position operates Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm with overtime as needed, at 8600 Springdale Drive, Saint Louis MO 63134.

Qualifications

• Meat cutter experience required.
• Experience handling meat/seafood cutting and weights as per work orders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate team to ensure efficient meat/seafood cutting.
• Cut various size portions by hand with knives and with band saw or slicer.
• Ensure knives/tools are clean and sanitized; follow GMP and USDA standards.
• Prepare packaging, label and stack cases for shipping; maintain inventory.

Skills

Meat cutting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Company Description:

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description:

Position Details:

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm (Overtime as needed)
• Pay: $32.02 per hour
• Work Location: 8600 Springdale Drive, Saint Louis MO 63134

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Summary:

Coordinates team to ensure efficient and effective meat/seafood cutting process. Assists in meat/seafood cutting to specific sizes and weights according to work order specifications and customer preferences, clean and sanitize tools ensuring all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of product through the production process. May assist in Meat/Seafood Cutter training. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

• Coordinate team's efforts to ensure efficient and effective meat/seafood cutting process. Review production schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations; At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork. Perform general housekeeping duties, clean packaging work area and equipment, maintain and abide safety and quality regulations and standards as required.
• Check cutting list and obtain stock from coolers, open cases and place trash in proper receptacle.
• Cut various size portions of raw meat/seafood (Beef / Pork / Lamb / Seafood) by hand with knives using proper cutting techniques. Clean and sanitize knives and tools, maintain and abide by USDA regulations and standards as required.
• Cut portions of meat/seafood using band saw or slicer, check weights and place cut meat portions into proper tubs.
• Remove totes and tubs of scrap and place in pick-up area.
• Assist Packers and Sanitizers as required.
• Assemble boxes, pack, label and seal boxes and stack full cases on pallets for shipping as assigned; Open cases of products, remove contents, rotate dated stock items, as well as maintain meat inventory as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 - 3 years Meat cutter experience

Preferred qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 3+ years Meat cutter experience

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.