Meat Cutter, Fast-Paced Retail with Growth

Vallarta Supermarkets; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free life/AD&D insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid vacation

Legal services

Holiday premium pay

Savings marketplace & credit union

Recognition programs

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets is hiring a Meat Cutter to prepare high‑quality cuts and serve customers in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll handle displays, stock cases, and ensure sanitation and safety standards are met.

Join a team focused on fresh meat, seafood, and cremeria products. The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to transfer between stores within a reasonable commute in California.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide prompt, courteous service.
• Perform different meat cuts as directed by the Meat Manager.
• Prepare meats with marinades and vegetables.
• Stock display cases and coolers as required.
• Transport products to cooler, storage areas, and worktables.
• Promote sales through suggestive selling.
• Respond to customer requests with honesty in packaging, weighing, and pricing.
• Notify manager when supplies or products are needed.
• Ensure case temperatures are correct and report discrepancies.
• Maintain knowledge of meat, seafood, and cremeria product codes; comply with 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 equipment issues promptly.
• Work safely with coworkers and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of meat cuts

Meat dept tools

Fast-paced

English language

Team-oriented

Work authorization (US)

Customer interaction

Perishable exposure

Team collaboration

Evenings/weekends/holidays

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets is hiring a Meat Cutter to prepare high‑quality cuts and serve customers in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll handle displays, stock cases, and ensure sanitation and safety standards are met.

Join a team focused on fresh meat, seafood, and cremeria products. The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to transfer between stores within a reasonable commute in California.