Meat Cutter

Wilson Farm, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Farm, a leading provider of fresh produce and bakery goods, is seeking a full-time Meat Cutter to enhance their busy meat department in Lexington, KY. The role involves preparing meat for sale, maintaining freshness, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of meat cutting experience and relevant certifications. Join a rewarding work environment with competitive pay, benefits, and a customer-driven focus.

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance

401 (k) Plan with Employer Match

Annual Bonus

25% Employee Discount

Paid Time Off after one year

Qualifications

• 3-5 years prior meat cutting experience required.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to lift approx. 40+ lb containers.

Responsibilities

• Cut, wrap, label, and price meats for retail sale.
• Maintain and rotate production and retail meat display cases.
• Responsible for daily prep and cleanup of meat area.

Skills

Meat Cutting

Customer Service

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

Serve Safe Certification

Tools

Meat Grinders

Scales

Cutting Implements

Job description

Description

Who is Wilson Farm?

Wilson Farm has been in operation at its present location since 1884. Our customers shop with us for our highly regarded bakery; our grocery selections; our fresh, locally grown produce; our range of delicious prepared foods from our kitchen; our beautiful flowers and plants (many grown on premises); and our courteous and helpful staff. We employ customer-driven individuals that are dedicated to enhancing our warm and inviting farm-fresh shopping experience.

Who are we looking for?

Wilson Farm, Lexington, MA is hiring a full-time Meat Cutter to join our busy meat department to prepare meat and poultry for retail sale. This position starts at $24/hour.

Responsibilities:

· Cut/wrap/label/price appropriate meats and handle special customer orders as needed

· Maintain and rotate production meat case several times each day; maintain and rotate retail meat display case inventory several times each day – both to ensure highest freshness and quality

· Responsible for the daily prep and daily cleanup of meat cases, equipment, tools and work area, including setting up for next day’s activity

· Responsible for placing vendor orders according to needs and anticipated needs, especially around the holidays

Experience/Qualifications:

· 3-5 years prior meat cutting experience required

· Working knowledge of grinders, meat wrapper, various cutting implements, scales

· Candidates must be hard working, self-motivated, reliable and able to adhere to set work schedule

· Candidates must be able to work with a diverse team of people

· Compliance knowledge: Safety, health and sanitation

· Serve Safe Certification

· HACCP Plan experience

Work Schedule

· Full-time (45-50 hours/week), in-person work at Lexington location

· Will be a mix of weekdays, weekend, and holiday days

· Holiday periods may require more hours and flexibility in schedule to meet business needs

Physical requirements:

· Working in cold room and cooler for long periods

· Standing for prolonged periods of time; bending, reaching

· Must be able to lift approximately 40+lb containers of product

Benefits:

· Competitive wages commensurate with experience.

· Health and Dental insurance with generous premium contribution by Wilson Farm

· 401 (k) plan with employer match

· Annual bonus and a 25% employee discount

· Friendly, customer-driven environment

· Paid time off after one year of employment

Wilson Farm, Inc. is an E/O/E.