Meat Cutter

Premier Custom Foods; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Custom Foods in Kansas City, KS is hiring a full-time Meat Cutter to prepare, trim, cut, and portion meats and poultry to exact specs. You will operate cutting equipment, maintain clean work areas, and follow standardized recipes and cutting guides to ensure accurate weights and presentation.

Responsibilities include monitoring quality, adhering to HACCP and safety standards, labeling and packaging products, and assisting with inventory, receiving stock, and supporting custom-order

Qualifications

• Strong butchery and meat processing skills for different meats.
• Experience with poultry handling and species-specific cuts.
• Knowledge of HACCP or food safety standards and sanitation practices.
• Basic customer service skills to support custom orders and communicate with stakeholders.
• Attention to weights, cuts, and labeling per specifications and production schedules.
• Ability to stand for long periods, perform repetitive tasks, and lift items as needed.
• Previous experience in meat cutting, grocery, food manufacturing, or food service preferred.
• Willingness to complete employer-provided safety and skills training.

Responsibilities

• Trim, cut, and portion meats and poultry according to specifications.
• Operate cutting and processing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and follow recipes/cutting guides.
• Monitor product quality and labeling; ensure accurate weights and presentation.
• Comply with HACCP/food safety standards and sanitation procedures.
• Support inventory checks, receiving product, and customer service for custom orders.

Skills

Meat cutting

Poultry handling

Food safety

Customer service

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Team communication

Meat retail experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Premier Custom Foods is a centrally located protein solutions provider based in Kansas City, KS, delivering fresh products coast to coast. The company offers net weight, fresh and prepared solutions for the retail meat case, including its Savory Table branded line. Premier Custom Foods specializes in custom, chef-inspired protein products with multiple packaging formats to meet diverse customer needs. The team also provides private label and own brand capabilities, combining industry expertise with a focus on quality, consistency, and freshness.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Meat Cutter role located in Kansas City, KS. The Meat Cutter prepares, trims, cuts, and portions various meats and poultry according to specifications, ensuring accuracy in weight, quality, and presentation. Daily tasks include operating cutting and processing equipment safely, maintaining clean and organized work areas, and following standardized recipes and cutting guides. The role also involves monitoring product quality, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards, labeling and packaging products, and communicating with team members and supervisors to meet production schedules. The Meat Cutter may also assist with inventory checks, receiving product, and supporting customer service needs for custom orders.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong butchery and meat processing skills, including cutting, trimming, and portioning different types of meats.
• Candidates should have experience working with poultry and understanding species-specific handling and cutting techniques.
• Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of food safety practices, including sanitation, safe equipment operation, and compliance with HACCP or similar standards.
• Candidates should have basic customer service skills to support custom orders and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail in weights, cuts, and labeling, with the ability to follow written specifications and production schedules.
• Ability to work on feet for extended periods, handle repetitive tasks, and lift products and boxes within reasonable weight limits.
• Previous experience in a meat cutting, grocery, food manufacturing, or food service environment is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is beneficial; willingness to complete safety and skills training provided by the employer.