Meat Cutter

Poultry Science Association; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardenas Markets is seeking a retail store Meat Cutter to join our team in Riverside, CA. Under direct supervision, the Meat Cutter handles all aspects of meat counter operations, including cutting, trimming, deboning, packaging, and inventory management.

You will work with a team to provide excellent service, maintain cleanliness, and ensure safety standards. The role requires 3+ years experience, a valid Food Handlers Card, and a friendly, fast-paced attitude.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of prior meat cutter experience at a grocery store.
• Valid Food Handlers Card.
• Must be friendly and people oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service as part of the team.
• Cut and trim meat to size for display or as ordered by the customer, using various hand tools and power equipment.
• Clean and cut meat, fish, and poultry.
• Maintain knives and cutting equipment.
• Restock and organize displays and ensure they are maintained clean and presentable.
• Clean equipment and work areas to maintain health and sanitation standards.
• Assist Meat Wrapper and Clerk as needed.
• Provide flexibility by helping in any area in order to support store needs.

Skills

Meat cutting experience

Food Handlers Card

People oriented

Fast-paced environment

Job description

At Cardenas Markets, how we work is defined by shared values that include absolute integrity, respect, and collaboration. However, it's more than that; it's smart and highly driven people united in purpose to serve one another. Bring your energy and unique perspective and you'll have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. You will be part of a team that genuinely cares about helping you succeed, and you will work alongside talented colleagues while making a difference in our communities.

Position Summary

Cardenas Markets is seeking a retail store Meat Cutter to join our team. Under direct supervision, the Meat Cutter is responsible for all aspects of meat counter operations in a retail environment, including inventory management, cutting, trimming, deboning, and packaging meat, poultry, and seafood products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work professionally as part of the team and provide excellent customer service;
• Cut and trim meat to size for display or as ordered by the customer, using various hand tools and power equipment;
• Clean and cut meat, fish, and poultry;
• Maintain knives and cutting equipment;
• Restock and organize displays and ensure they are maintained clean and presentable;
• Clean equipment and work areas to maintain health and sanitation standards;
• Assist Meat Wrapper and Clerk as needed;
• Provide flexibility by helping in any area in order to support store needs.

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of prior meat cutter experience at a grocery store required;
• Valid Food Handlers Card;
• Must be friendly and people oriented;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• WALKING: Continuously, throughout the shift, while moving about the store and obtaining product.
• STANDING: Continuously, throughout the shift.
• LIFTING: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.

Important Disclaimer Notice

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.

Pay Scale $18.65 to $21.31.

The pay scale above is a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position. Within this range, individual pay is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, specific skills, relevant work experience, and relevant education and/or training. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with California Labor Code § 432.3 and state and local minimum wage standards.