Meat Cutter | 2

Hugo's; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hugo's Family Marketplace in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a Meat Cutter to expertly cut, trim, grind and prepare various types of meat to customer specifications. You will package, weigh, label, price and rotate products while keeping the department clean, stocked, and visually appealing.

The role requires 1–2 years in a meat department or food service, knife skills, knowledge of cuts, and strict adherence to food safety and sanitation. Strong customer service and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Technical training or coursework in meat cutting, butchery, or food service.
• Food safety certification as required by local regulations.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a meat department or food service role.
• 2–4+ years of hands-on meat cutting experience.
• Experience with retail meat department operations.
• Familiarity with inventory control and product rotation.
• Proficient meat cutting and knife skills.
• Knowledge of various meat cuts and preparation methods.
• Adherence to food safety and sanitation compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and precision.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to operate meat department equipment safely.
• Physical stamina and comfort working in cold environments.
• Effective time management and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, grind, and prepare meat according to customer specifications and company standards.
• Provide custom cuts to meet specific customer requests.
• Package, weigh, label, and price meat products accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure proper rotation and storage of meat products to maintain freshness and quality.
• Keep the meat department fully stocked and visually appealing to enhance the customer shopping experience.
• Adhere to safety, sanitation, and temperature guidelines to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Operate meat-cutting equipment safely and efficiently, maintaining all equipment in good working order.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and organization in the meat department.
• Assist customers with product selection, offering knowledgeable advice and exceptional customer service.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient department operations and excellent customer service.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with inventory control and product rotation.

Skills

meat cutting

knife skills

food safety

customer service

attention to detail

teamwork

equipment operation

cold environment endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in meat cutting

Food safety certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hugos Family Marketplace - Store #2 - S. Washington St - Grand Forks, ND 58201

Position Type: Full Time (35+ Hours/Week)

Job Shift: Day

Job Purpose:

The Meat Cutter at Hugo's Family Marketplace is responsible for expertly cutting, trimming, grinding, and preparing various types of meat to meet customer specifications. This role ensures that all meat products are packaged, weighed, labelled, and priced accurately while maintaining proper rotation and storage to guarantee freshness and quality. The Meat Cutter plays a crucial role in keeping the meat department fully stocked and visually appealing, adhering to safety, sanitation, and temperature guidelines. This position requires the operation of meat-cutting equipment with a focus on quality, cleanliness, and organization, as well as assisting customers with product selection.

Key Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, grind, and prepare meat according to customer specifications and company standards.
• Provide custom cuts to meet specific customer requests.
• Package, weigh, label, and price meat products accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure proper rotation and storage of meat products to maintain freshness and quality.
• Keep the meat department fully stocked and visually appealing to enhance the customer shopping experience.
• Adhere to safety, sanitation, and temperature guidelines to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Operate meat-cutting equipment safely and efficiently, maintaining all equipment in good working order.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and organization in the meat department.
• Assist customers with product selection, offering knowledgeable advice and exceptional customer service.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient department operations and excellent customer service.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with inventory control and product rotation.

Benefits

• Full Time - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k, Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay.
• Full Time and Part Time - Employee Discount and Time & Half Holiday Pay.

QualificationsRequired Education

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Education

• Technical training or coursework in meat cutting, butchery, or food service
• Food safety certification (as required by local regulations)

Required Experience

• Minimum: 1–2 years of experience in a meat department or food service role

Preferred Experience

• 2–4+ years of hands‑on meat cutting experience
• Experience with retail meat department operations
• Familiarity with inventory control and product rotation

Required Skills and Abilities

• Proficient meat cutting and knife skills
• Knowledge of various meat cuts and preparation methods
• Adherence to food safety and sanitation compliance
• Strong attention to detail and precision
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to operate meat department equipment safely
• Physical stamina and comfort working in cold environments
• Effective time management and teamwork skills