Meat Cutter FT

Southeastern Grocers; Seminole (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Meat Cutter to enhance customer satisfaction through exceptional service and quality meat preparation. In this role, you'll be responsible for cutting and packaging a variety of meats while ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards. Your attention to detail and commitment to customer needs will help create a welcoming atmosphere in the retail grocery environment. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a team that values integrity and reliability, making a significant impact on customer loyalty and trust.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and able to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Responsibilities

• Cut and trim meat to specifications while maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist with food product preparation.

Skills

Customer Service

Meat Cutting

Attention to Detail

Safety Standards Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Meat Cutting Equipment

Packaging Tools

Job description

Overview

Southeastern Grocers is committed to a culture of belonging and fostering an inclusive environment where we celebrate differences. As a great place to work, we empower everyone to be their full, authentic selves. Read our Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Statement here.

Job Title: Meat Cutter Location: Retail Grocery Location

Position Overview

The meat cutter is responsible for increasing customer confidence and loyalty by providing courteous and prompt service, maintaining consistent operating conditions, and creating a friendly atmosphere. Under supervision, this position cuts meat to specifications for variety, size, quality, and trim.

Primary Responsibilities & Accountabilities

1. Provide continuous attention to customer needs; greet, assist, and thank customers in a prompt, courteous, and friendly manner.
2. Prepare and package food products and process customer orders to their specifications; process fresh meats, smoked meats, seafood, random weight, lunchmeat, frozen food, and salted meats according to production standards.
3. Receive and break down meat deliveries.
4. Utilize peak time performance cutting lists to cut and trim all products as directed by company standards.
5. Properly wrap, weigh, and price products as needed.
6. Properly cube, slice, and grind meat as needed.
7. Observe local, state, and government weights and measure laws, sanitation standards, grinding logs, and Country of Origin Labeling.
8. Follow safety standards while working with power equipment.
9. Offer product suggestions when appropriate.
10. Stock and rotate department products to ensure freshness and date control; restock and use supply items efficiently to eliminate waste and maintain the lowest supply cost.
11. Operate department equipment and tools.
12. Keep work area clean, orderly, and free from safety hazards; report faulty equipment and hazards to management.
13. Notify management of team member theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized markdowns, property defacement, or any illegal or policy-violating actions.
14. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to understand and follow English instructions.
• Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to obtain it.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Preferred

• High standard of integrity and reliability.

Required Behaviors

• Lives the Values: Embraces the company’s values and demonstrates commitment.
• Unifies and motivates the team through praise, recognition, and immediate feedback to foster trust.
• Business-driven: Shows passion for the business and delivers results consistently.
• Customer-oriented: Demonstrates that the customer comes first, prioritizing their needs.
• People Passion: Treats others with respect and dignity.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.