Meat Cutter

The Fresh Market; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member discount of 30%

401K contribution and company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Alexandria, VA is seeking a part-time Meat Cutter. You will manage, cut, and trim meat and seafood according to standards while ensuring food safety and quality. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in meat cutting and be passionate about providing excellent customer service. The role includes maintaining product quality and adhering to all safety requirements. Join a diverse and equitable workplace offering a team member discount and other benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years or more of experience in cutting meat.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Manage, cut, and trim meat and seafood.
• Assist with inventory, pricing, and merchandising.
• Monitor temperature of cases and storage areas.
• Enforce safety and food quality protocols.

Skills

Meat cutting

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

The Fresh Market & You

Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission.

Our Added Benefits For Joining The Fresh Market Team

• Team Member discount of 30%
• Early Earn Wage Access (You can access up to 50% (max $500) of your earned wages on-demand per pay period)
• 401K contribution and company match
• Financial Wellness Program
• Personal time off and additional time off purchase plans are available
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more

About the Position

As the Meat Cutter, you are managing, cutting, and trimming meat and seafood according to The Fresh Market standards and as requested by our Guests. You also assist with department inventory, pricing integrity, merchandising, and other operational processes that require significant attention to detail. This is a fast‑paced position that requires efficiency, effectiveness, and a passion for excellence to drive results while curating an impeccable experience for our guests and team members.

What You'll Do

• Maintain knowledge of products/weekly ad items throughout the store and work across departments to assist guests in finding products and completing meal solutions.
• Handle, slice, expertly cut, and trim a variety of the department’s prime and premium meat and seafood products, and items for our convenient meal solutions throughout the day, while also managing quality product levels as indicated within TFM standards.
• Monitor the temperature of cases, spillovers, and storage areas.
• Enforce and follow department practices regarding receiving, stocking, and unloading deliveries of products to ensure freshness and quality; including but not limited to cases, coolers, freezers, and sales floor.
• Ensure department adherence to all safety requirements and protocols, including food safety, per TFM policies, and per law.

Certifications

All Meat Cutters must be certified within The Fresh Market’s internal training platform within 90 days of hire.

Minimum Requirements

• 2 years or more of experience in cutting meat
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Fresh Market is a proud, equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation: Consistent with applicable laws, The Fresh Market will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to The Fresh Market. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

The statements in this job posting describe the general nature and level of work expected in this role but are not all-inclusive. The Fresh Market looks forward to talking with interested candidates to share additional details about the applicable responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Retail

Location

Alexandria, VA