Meat Cutter

Earth Fare; Beaty Estates (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k and Retirement Planning

Paid Time Off

Store Discount

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Earth Fare is seeking a skilled Meat Cutter to greet customers, help select the best cuts, and provide knowledgeable recommendations in our supermarket.

You will follow safety protocols, keep the meat and seafood cases clean and well displayed, and work with team members to ensure smooth store operations and excellent customer service. Earth Fare offers health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, store discounts, and flexible scheduling to support our Team Members.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of meat cuts and cooking techniques preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in knife handling and safety procedures.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and assist in selecting the best cuts.
• Provide recommendations and answer questions.
• Follow safety protocols to prevent contamination.
• Set and maintain meat and seafood cases and displays per FIFO.
• Safely operate grinders, cubing machines, and power saws.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the department.

Skills

Meat cutting skills

Customer service

Knife handling

Team collaboration

Tools

Grinders

Cubing machine

Power saws

Job description

Earth Fare Team MembersAt Earth Fare Our Team Members ensure that our customers’ visit to our store is fulfilling, having had all their questions answered and their shopping needs met. We hope that each customer leaves with a sense of having experienced community, knowing that we are excited to see them again soon.Earth Fare’s Mission is helping people live healthy lives. Our Team Members guide our customers to select not only healthy food they can trust, but products for wellbeing and the household that are held to the same high standards as all of the food on our shelves.Meat CutterContributionsCustomer Service: Greet customers warmly, assist customers in selecting the best cuts of meat, provide recommendations, and answer questionsProduct Safety: Follow safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure meat is handled and stored properlyInventory and Stock: Set and maintain meat and seafood case and display. Follow first-in, first-out (FIFO) principles to ensure older stock is sold first, reducing wasteMeat Cutting Skills: Safely and expertly use hand-tools and powered equipment such as grinders, cubing machine, and power saws to cut meatsProduct Knowledge: Understand different cuts and types of meat, providing knowledgeable advice to customersOrderliness: Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and overall organization of the department including all fixtures, storage, work stations, freezers, and coolersTeam Collaboration: Work closely with other team members to ensure smooth store operations and provide support as neededTeam Work and Cross Training: Participate in cross training to gain knowledge and skills in multiple departments within the grocery store, such as produce, bakery, and customer service. Assist in other departments as needed, ensuring seamless store operations and consistent customer service. Adapt to varying roles and responsibilities, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to support team members across different areas of the storeRequired Knowledge and ExperienceCustomer service experience preferredBasic knowledge of meat cuts and cooking techniques preferredDemonstrated ability in knife handling, other cutting equipment, and safety proceduresEnvironmental Conditions & Physical DemandsLifting: Up to 50 pounds frequently; up to 75 pounds occasionally (e.g., large cuts of meat, heavy boxes of stock)Reaching: Frequent reaching in all directions (e.g., handling meat products, moving large boxes)Standing: Long periods, often in one spot (e.g., cutting meat, overseeing inventory)Pulling/Pushing: Significant; frequent pushing/pulling of heavy carts or pallet jacks (e.g., transporting heavy stock, moving equipment)Why Work for Earth Fare?Great BenefitsHealth, Vision, and Dental Insurance for full-time employees401k and Retirement PlanningPaid Time Off20% Store Discount and discounted hot bar and salad barFlexible SchedulingSupportive Working EnvironmentOur Team Members and Leadership work together to co-create a working environment where each person’s unique traits and talents are valued. We believe that every person’s role is important and that clear communication and respect for one another are paramount to shaping our experience at work each day.Opportunities for GrowthEmpowering and developing our Team Members is integral to our company values. We ensure that each person has the support, tools, and knowledge to master their current roles. We encourage our Team Members to express interest in learning new skills and pursuing opportunities for advancement.Community RelationshipsWe encourage our Team Members to cultivate community relationships that will positively impact our neighbors, partners, and the environment. We do this through a conscious effort to partner with outside organizations and host supportive community events.