Meat Cutter: Craft Fresh Cuts & Stellar Service

Vallarta Supermarkets; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday pay

Savings marketplace

Credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets in Duarte, CA is hiring a Meat Cutter to prepare high-quality meat cuts while delivering outstanding customer service. This role uses tools and machinery safely, stocks displays, and maintains strict food safety and sanitation standards.

You will greet customers, perform cuts as directed, assist with display stocking, and ensure accurate weighing and pricing. The position requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with willingness to transfer to other

Qualifications

• Knowledge of consumer products and meat cuts.
• Familiarity with tools and machinery in the meat department.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of English language.
• Must be able to transfer to other store locations within a reasonable commute.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Fast-paced retail meat department with direct customer interaction.
• Exposure to perishable products, refrigerated coolers, and changing conditions.
• Collaborative, team-focused environment.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Smile and greet customers, providing prompt and courteous service.
• Perform different meat cuts as directed by the Meat Manager.
• Prepare meats with marinades and vegetables.
• Accommodate and stock display cases and coolers as required.
• Transport products to coolers, storage areas, and worktables.
• Promote sales through suggestive selling.
• Respond to customer requests while ensuring honesty in packaging, weighing, and pricing.
• Notify manager when supplies or products are needed.
• Ensure case temperatures are appropriate and report discrepancies.
• Maintain knowledge of meat, seafood, and cremeria product codes; comply with state weights and measures laws.
• Assist coworkers with cuts and questions.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Follow food safety, health codes, and dress code standards.
• Report on equipment issues immediately.
• Work safely, respecting coworkers and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Meat knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Basic English

Tools

Meat cutting tools

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets in Duarte, CA is hiring a Meat Cutter to prepare high-quality meat cuts while delivering outstanding customer service. This role uses tools and machinery safely, stocks displays, and maintains strict food safety and sanitation standards.

You will greet customers, perform cuts as directed, assist with display stocking, and ensure accurate weighing and pricing. The position requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with willingness to transfer to other