Meat Cutter

The Fresh Market; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount

Early Earn Wage Access

401K with company match

Financial Wellness Program

Personal time off

Job summary

The Fresh Market in Virginia Beach is seeking a Meat Cutter to join our team. You will cut, trim, and prepare prime and premium meats and seafood, while supporting inventory, pricing integrity, and merchandising standards across the department.

The role emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and guest service to deliver a premium shopping experience. A 16.56–19.43 per hour pay range is offered, with opportunity for growth and certifications within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 2 years or more of experience in cutting meat.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Meat Cutters must be certified within The Fresh Market’s internal training platform within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, and prepare meat and seafood to The Fresh Market standards.
• Assist with department inventory, pricing integrity, and merchandising.
• Monitor case temperatures and storage areas to ensure freshness and quality.
• Follow safety protocols and department practices for receiving, stocking, and unloading deliveries.

Skills

Meat cutting

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Job description

The Fresh Market & You:

Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission.

Our added benefits for joining The Fresh Market team

• Team Member discount of 30%
• Early Earn Wage Access (You can access up to 50% (max $500) of your earned wages on-demand per pay period)
• 401K contribution and company match
• Financial Wellness Program

• Personal time off and additional time off purchase plans are available
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more.

About the Position:

As the Meat Cutter, you are managing, cutting, and trimming meat and seafood according to The Fresh Market standards and as requested by our Guests. You also assist with department inventory, pricing integrity, merchandising, and other operational processes that require significant attention to detail. This is a fast-paced position that requires efficiency, effectiveness, and a passion for excellence to drive results while curating an impeccable experience for our guests and team members.

The pay range for this position is $16.56 - $19.43 per hour

What You'll Do:

• Maintain knowledge of products/weekly ad items throughout the store and work across departments to assist guests in finding products and complete meal solutions
• Handle, slice, expertly cut, and trim a variety of the department’s prime and premium meat and seafood products, and items for our convenient meal solutions throughout the day, while also managing quality product levels as indicated within TFM standards
• Monitor the temperature of cases, spillovers, and storage areas
• Enforce and follow department practices regarding receiving, stocking, and unloading deliveries of products to ensure freshness and quality; including but not limited to cases, coolers, freezers, and sales floor

• Ensure department adherence to all safety requirements and protocols, including food safety, per TFM policies, and per law

Availability:

To meet the needs of our stores, guests, and teams, this position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications:

CERTIFICATIONS

All Meat Cutters must be certified within The Fresh Market’s internal training platform within 90 days of hire.

At a minimum, what you’ll need:

• 2 years or more of experience in cutting meat
• Must be at least 18 years of age

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Fresh Market is a proud, equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation: Consistent with applicable laws, The Fresh Market will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to The Fresh Market. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

The statements in this job posting describe the general nature and level of work expected in this role but are not all-inclusive. The Fresh Market looks forward to talking with interested candidates to share additional details about the applicable responsibilities, duties, and skills required