Meat Cutter

Langenstein's; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected retailer celebrating 100 years is seeking a Meat Cutter in Metairie, LA. This customer-focused role requires cutting and trimming meat, ensuring cleanliness in the department, and excellent customer service. The Meat Cutter will work full-time, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and customer satisfaction in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages

401(k) and medical insurance

Closed for 5 major holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Dependable, self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience in meat cutting and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, and weigh various meats and poultry.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary Meat Department.
• Estimate and requisition meat supplies.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Basic Mathematical Skills

Physical Stamina

Education

1+ years of meat department experience

Job description

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FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Meat and Seafood Manager

General Purpose: The Meat Cutter is a customer focused position, responsible for cutting and trimming meat to size and other related products.

Work Schedule: 40+ hours per week, weekend work required.

Why Work for Us: Langenstein’s has recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. We know that to achieve this, we have had an amazing team of people working for us. We offer competitive wages, 401(k), and medical insurance. We are closed for 5 major holidays and our stores are not open late because we understand the importance of family time.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Customer Service

Cut, trim, and weigh various meat and bones for multiple purposes

Clean and cut fish and poultry

Shape, lace, and tie meat cuts

Ensure proper placement of meat once prepared

Wrap and weigh meat for customers when completing an order

Use all equipment in meat department along with bailer, pallet jacks and forklifts in compliance with company safety policy

Estimate requirements and requisitions or orders meat supply

Inventory Control

Maintain a clean and sanitary Meat Department

Perform any other miscellaneous tasks assigned by the Meat and Seafood and/or Store Manager

Required Education / Experience:

Work and education history demonstrating stability

1+ years of meat department experience

Ability to effectively communicate

Basic Mathematical Skills Required (add, Subtract, Multiply, And Divide)

Basic reading and writing ability

Dependable

Self-Starter

Excellent problem-solving skills

Physical Demands

Work on tile or concrete standing for extended periods of time

Lift a maximum of 50 lbs. from 6 inches to 84 inches, overhead

Move a maximum of 50 lbs. up to 15 yards

Use maintenance and product transportation equipment

Reach forward and/or down with both hands up to 36 inches

Handle labels, signs or tags, case cutter or utility knife, grasp and handle wet, iced, cold, metal, paper, plastic products, cardboard, packaging, and debris.

Bend and Twist at the waist while reaching and holding items

Climb on ladders, racks, cases, shelving, and stairs up to three feet in height.

Balance on wet, slick, dirty and debris strewn floors.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail Groceries

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