Meat Cutter

Houchens Food Group, Inc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Meat Cutter to join their team. This entry-level role involves preparing and serving meat while ensuring cleanliness and compliance with food safety guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a customer-oriented mindset. With flexible scheduling and a supportive work environment, this position offers a great opportunity for those looking to start their career in the retail food industry. If you are enthusiastic and motivated, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a high school diploma or GED.
• No prior experience necessary, but strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for meat operation including preparing, storing, and cutting meat.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper temperature in meat coolers and cases.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer orientation

Attention to detail

Time management

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Description

HOUCHENS FOOD GROUP, INC.

Position: Meat Cutter

Department: Meat

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Meat Manager

Work Schedule: Flexible

Positions Supervised: None

Position Summary

Responsible for meat operation including but not limited to preparing, storing, cutting, cleaning, and serving meat.

Essential Functions

• Monitor food distribution and ensure guidelines are followed.
• Clean and sterilize dishes, utensils, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintain coolers, cases, and displays by keeping them stocked.
• Observe scheduled shift hours as assigned by meat and/or store manager.
• Provide friendly, courteous, and prompt service to all customers.
• Maintain good communication with the meat manager.
• Share responsibility for controlling shrink.
• Properly record all hours worked and verify the time ticket report.
• Monitor food preparation and serving.
• Assist in recording and maintaining accurate bookkeeping systems for weekly and monthly meat purchases.
• Assist in inventory management, including prepaying orders and conducting a four-week meat inventory.
• Ensure proper product rotation upon receipt and stocking.
• Maintain proper temperature in meat coolers and cases.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain cleanliness of the meat department.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: No prior experience necessary

Skills & Abilities

• Accountability, Adaptability, Autonomy, Effective communication, Creativity, Customer orientation, Attention to detail, Energy, Enthusiasm, Friendliness, Motivation, Organization, Patience, Presentation skills, Reliability, Self-motivation, Time management, Ability to work under pressure

Physical Demands

Includes frequent standing, walking, handling, reaching, bending, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Specific activities are detailed with frequency and weight guidelines.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Retail

Note: This description is not exhaustive and additional responsibilities may be assigned.