Meat Cutter

Associated Grocers of New England, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their meat processing team. This role involves performing essential meat cutting functions while adhering to stringent food safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach, ensuring high-quality service and product management. With opportunities for growth and development, this position is perfect for those passionate about the food industry and looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in meat processing or related fields preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform meat cutting functions and ensure food safety compliance.
• Manage seafood product selection and inventory control.

Skills

Meat processing

Customer service

Communication skills

Food safety practices

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Case Cutter

Wrapper

Knives

Meat Saw

Meat Grinder

Job description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Perform meat cutting functions, including scraping and packaging in trays products, cubing steaks, grinding ground meat, and cutting and processing meat according to Company standards and policies.
• Always Practice Food Safety policies and procedures.
• All products must be properly rotated regularly. Including refrigerated, non-refrigerated, and freezer items.
• Operate vacuum packing equipment to package items as needed, ensuring proper sealing and storage.
• Label packages according to COOL, USDA, and company standards and policies.
• Identify, wrap, price, and weigh all department items, including proper listing of ingredients per Company standards and policies.
• Observe temperatures of coolers, cases, freezer, and report failures to management promptly.
• Strictly adhere to all safety, health, weight and measure regulations.
• Wash, rinse, and sanitize all cases, wrap stations/area, scaling equipment, cooler, and cutting room, including disassembling and reassembling equipment.
• Receive any meat deliveries, code, rotate, and put them in appropriate storage areas.
• Stock the fresh and frozen products using proper rotation procedures.
• Accurately record beef grinding activities in the meat grind log in compliance with established procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

SEAFOOD:

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper handling, storage, and sanitation practices for seafood.
• Manage seafood product selection to ensure the department carries a fresh, high-quality, diverse seafood assortment.
• Monitor and control seafood inventory to reduce shrinkage and waste while ensuring adequate stock levels to meet customer demand.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task, and maintain focus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with customers, employees, and management.
• Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service through prompt issue resolution and customer focused approach.

NON-ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year of experience in Meat processing or related fields preferred.
• Knowledge of computer systems and related technology.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequent lifting, pushing, carrying, and pulling of weights between 20-40lbs, with occasional lifting over 40 lbs.
• Standing for extended periods of time (90% of the time) and walking (10%)
• Frequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, and reaching above and below waist level.
• Working in various temperature-controlled environments, including:
  • Freezers (extreme cold)
  • Areas near ovens (extreme heat)
  • Receiving areas with occasional humidity or wet flooring
• Hard tile/cement flooring with anti-fatigue mats available
• Required: Slip-resistant footwear, hair nets or hats, various cleaning supplies, and cutting gloves
• Machines, Tools, and Equipment Used: Case Cutter, Wrapper, Knives, Meat Saw, Cuber, Board Scraper, Meat Grinder, and Box Cutters.

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