Meat Cutter — Fresh Cuts, Career Growth & Training

Southold Wayside Market Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career Growth Opportunities

Fun and Energetic Environment

Ongoing training

Employee Discount

Job summary

Southold Wayside Market Ltd. is seeking an experienced meat cutter/butcher assistant for our meat department. You will trim and prepare standard cuts, follow store merchandising plans, and drive sales while maintaining profitability.

The role emphasizes working with kitchen and deli teams, ensuring high quality, sanitation, and accurate inventory management. Experience with meat cutting equipment and live animal processing is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience using meat cutting equipment, power equipment, and hand tools.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift 60-80 lbs safely.
• Strong sanitation and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Cut and trim meat using knives and power equipment.
• Package and display meat in an attractive manner.
• Order inventory and maintain stock levels.
• Update active inventory and point of sales.
• Rotate product accordingly.
• Receive and inspect meat as it arrives.
• Ensure the cold chain is unbroken and meat remains high quality.
• Follow high standards of sanitation and quality control.
• Work with kitchen and deli teams to maintain daily service.
• Communicate customer needs and meat cuts effectively.
• Learn to prep cases with proper merchandise.
• Knowledgable in gourmet food products.
• Willing to process live animals when whole butchery is required.
• Proficient in whole meat breakdowns processed in house.

Skills

Meat cutting

Sanitation

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Meat slicers

Knives & power tools

Job description

Southold Wayside Market Ltd. is seeking an experienced meat cutter/butcher assistant for our meat department. You will trim and prepare standard cuts, follow store merchandising plans, and drive sales while maintaining profitability.

The role emphasizes working with kitchen and deli teams, ensuring high quality, sanitation, and accurate inventory management. Experience with meat cutting equipment and live animal processing is valued.