Journeyman Meat Cutter

Core-Mark; 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 in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a Meat/Seafood Cutter to join the team. This role requires hands-on cutting, safety compliance, and maintaining GMP standards to ensure product quality and efficient workflow.

You will review production schedules, prepare tools and supplies, cut meat and seafood to specified sizes, sanitize equipment, and assist in training junior staff. A strong focus on safety and accuracy is essential in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1–3 years meat cutter experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate team to ensure efficient meat/seafood cutting process and follow work order specs.
• Cut various size portions of raw meat/seafood by hand with knives using proper cutting techniques and sanitize tools.
• Assist in training Meat/Seafood Cutter staff and maintain GMP and safety standards.
• Assemble boxes, label and seal boxes for shipping and maintain meat inventory as needed.

Skills

Meat cutting

Safety compliance

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.