Meat Cutter **Monday-Friday Schedule**

Performance Food Group; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from Day 1

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Food Group in Morristown, TN is seeking a meat/seafood cutter to portion and package according to work orders, maintain GMP and USDA compliance, and ensure smooth product flow.

You will work with knives, band saws or slicers, perform safety checks, and help with packing and housekeeping; a High School Diploma or Equivalent is required, with at least 6 months of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 6+ months meat/seafood cutter experience or related area.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
• Check cutting list and obtain stock from coolers, open cases and place trash in proper receptacle.
• Cut various size portions of raw meat/seafood by hand with knives using proper cutting techniques.
• Clean and sanitize knives and tools, maintain and abide by USDA regulations and standards as required.
• Cut portions of meat/seafood using band saw or slicer, check weights and place cut meat portions into proper tubs.
• Assist Packers and Sanitizers as required.
• Perform general housekeeping duties, clean packaging work area and equipment, maintain and abide safety and quality regulations and standards as required.

Skills

Meat/Seafood cutting

Food safety

Quality standards

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Band saw

Slicer

Knives handling

Job description

Enjoy a Consistent Monday–Friday Schedule with Holidays Off—Leave Retail Hours Behind!

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Job Description:

Position Purpose:

Portion cut, slice and package meats/seafood to specific sizes and weights according to work order specifications and customerpreferences, clean and sanitize tools ensuring all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met and tomaintain the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Check cutting list and obtain stock from coolers, open cases and place trash in proper receptacle.
• Cut various size portions of raw meat/seafood (Beef / Pork / Lamb / Seafood) by hand with knives using proper cutting techniques.
• Clean and sanitize knives and tools, maintain and abide by USDA regulations and standards as required.
• Cut portions of meat/seafood using band saw or slicer, check weights and place cut meat portions into proper tubs.
• Remove totes and tubs of scrap and place in pick-up area.
• Assist Packers and Sanitizers as required.
• Perform general housekeeping duties, clean packaging work area and equipment, maintain and abide safety and quality regulationsand standards as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 6+ Months Meat/Seafood cutter experience or related area

Company description

Performance Foodservice, PFG’s broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Awards and Accolades

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.