Meat Cutter

Save More Marketplace; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Save More Food Market in Minocqua is seeking a dependable Meat Cutter to join the Meat Department. You will cut, prepare, package, and display fresh meat while upholding quality, freshness, sanitation, and service standards.

The role requires experience in meat-cutting, knowledge of cuts and safety procedures, and the ability to work in a refrigerated environment. Join our team and help deliver top-quality meat to our customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in meat-cutting or butcher duties in a grocery setting.
• Knowledge of meat cuts, cutting techniques, and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to maximize yield while minimizing waste.
• Strong focus on quality, freshness, cleanliness and presentation.
• Dependable, punctual and able to work in a team.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated environments and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, bone, grind, and prepare beef, pork, poultry, and other meat products.
• Prepare steaks, roasts, chops, ground meat, and other customer-ready cuts.
• Follow cutting specifications, portion standards, and production plans.
• Operate saws, grinders, slicers, tenderizers, wrapping equipment, and other meat-department tools.
• Package, weigh, label, price, and stock meat products.
• Maintain attractive, fresh displays; ensure proper rotation and stock levels.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness; monitor inventory and assist with ordering.
• Minimize shrink by proper cutting, handling, and storage procedures; assist with special cuts.
• Provide knowledgeable and friendly customer service; uphold food-safety standards.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and facilities; assist with receiving and storage of deliveries.

Skills

Meat cutting

Butchery

Quality control

Teamwork

Food safety

Refrigerated environment

Physical stamina

Tools

Saws

Grinders

Slicers

Tenderizers

Job description

Meat Cutter

Location: Save More Food Market - Minocqua, Wisconsin

Save More Food Market is seeking a dependable and experienced Meat Cutter to join the Meat Department at our Minocqua location.

This position is responsible for cutting, preparing, packaging, and displaying fresh meat products while maintaining high standards for quality, freshness, sanitation, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, bone, grind, and prepare beef, pork, poultry, and other meat products
• Prepare steaks, roasts, chops, ground meat, and other customer-ready cuts
• Follow established cutting specifications, portion standards, and production plans
• Operate saws, grinders, slicers, tenderizers, wrapping equipment, and other meat-department equipment
• Package, weigh, label, price, and stock meat products
• Maintain attractive, fresh, and fully stocked service and self-service displays
• Inspect products for quality, freshness, and proper rotation
• Monitor inventory and assist with production planning and ordering
• Minimize shrink by following proper cutting, handling, rotation, and storage procedures
• Prepare special cuts and customer orders
• Provide knowledgeable and friendly service to customers
• Clean and sanitize equipment, cutting areas, coolers, display cases, and floors
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, and workplace-safety requirements
• Assist with receiving and properly storing meat deliveries

Qualifications

• Previous meat-cutting, butcher, grocery meat department, or related experience is required
• Knowledge of meat cuts, cutting techniques, and safe equipment operation
• Ability to produce consistent cuts while controlling waste and maximizing product yield
• Strong attention to quality, freshness, cleanliness, and presentation
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Comfortable working in refrigerated environments
• Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as scheduled

What We’re Looking For

The right candidate takes pride in their craft and understands the importance of providing customers with fresh, high-quality meat products. We are looking for someone who is reliable, efficient, safety-conscious, and committed to excellent customer service.

Join the team at Save More Food Market in Minocqua and help us continue providing the quality and service our customers expect!