Meat - Cutter

Lazy Acres Natural Market; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly earnings

Growth opportunities

Comprehensive training program

Employee benefits: medical, dental, 5?

Scholarships

Employee discount 20%

Shoes for Crews credit

Company culture

Job summary

Lazy Acres Natural Market is seeking a Meat Cutter in Encinitas, CA. The role is within the Meat Department, reporting to the Meat Manager and Store Director. The position falls under the non-exempt FLSA status and will require handling and preparing various cuts for display and sale.

Responsibilities include cutting, trimming, weighing steaks, roasts, and sausages, receiving deliveries, and assisting customers with product knowledge. Growth opportunities exist within the company’s brand family.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; six months to one-year related experience and/or training.
• Regular standing/walking for eight hours; ability to lift up to 50–100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Cuts, trims, and bones carcass sections or prime cuts for cooking cuts.
• Breaks veal and lamb and handles by-products.
• Cuts and weighs steaks and chops for servings.
• Shapes and ties roasts; fills showcases after cutting.
• Receives, inspects, and stores meat on delivery.
• Informs Meat Manager about stock status and shortages.
• Assists customers with information on cuts of meat and sausage varieties.

Skills

Knife skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

025 Encinitas - Lazy Acres Natural Market, 150 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 9:59 AM

At Lazy Acres Natural Market, we believe in a natural approach to optimal health and wellness. From organic and seasonal produce and products steeped in tradition to functional supplements and body care, we are here to support you in mind, body, and soul.

Our friendly, informative, and passionate team members remain committed to providing exceptional service and wellness tips to our community; and accommodating the needs of our guests. We continue to live by the closely held belief that our collective actions can and will contribute to a healthier planet.

We’re committed to creating an environment that will attract the most passionate and enthusiastic people in our field. We’re always on the lookout for people inspired by health, wellness, and eating clean, and strive for excellent customer service. Our Leadership is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, offering opportunities for professional growth, education, and community involvement.

Ingredients You'll Bring to the Table

You love food and can create an experience that is beyond the everyday. You have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment. You can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests' expectations. You are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work, You embody a spirit of entrepreneurship and mutual respect. You approach every situation with a YES! attitude and seek to find a solution to all opportunities that arise.

What Will Be On Your Plate?

Job Title: Meat Cutter

Department: Meat

Reports To: Meat Manager and Store Director

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Meat Cutter performs the following duties (other duties may be assigned):

• Cuts, trims, and bones carcass sections or prime cuts to reduce to cooking cuts such as roasts, steaks, chops, stew cubes, and grinding meat.
• Works out by products -- lamb necks, riblets, veal products -- assures nothing gets old.
• Breaks veal and lamb.
• Cuts and weighs steaks and chops for individual servings.
• Shapes and ties roasts. Fills showcase once the meat has been cut.
• Receives, inspects, and stores meat upon delivery.
• Inform the Meat Manager on the status of stock -- especially the shortage of items.
• Provides information to customers about all the cuts of lamb, pork, beef, poultry, and types of sausage, convenience items, and self-serve items.
• Prepares convenience items for the showcase including but not limited to kabobs, stir-fry, stuffed items, and marinated items.
• Provides customers with information regarding the preparation of products in the showcase.
• To learn Assistant Manager job responsibilities for consideration of future advancement.

Supervisory Responsibilities

At times, may directly supervise 3-5 employees in the Meat Department.Carries out supervisory responsibilities by Company policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities include training; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); six months to one-year related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or sit for eight hours at a time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Why You’ll Love Working at Lazy Acres Natural Market

• Amazing earning potential, paid weekly!
• A values-based culture that will engage and empower your growth and development
• A strong training program that will build your guest service skills
• Opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• Benefits available – Including medical, dental, vision, and 401K
• Numerous scholarship opportunities are available to full & part-time team members
• 20% discount at all Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres locations
• $60 credit to Shoes for Crews every 6 months of employment