Meat Cutter: Precision Cuts, Service & Growth

Fresh Thyme Market; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Team member discount

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Fresh Thyme Market in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a dedicated Meat Cutter to stock meat cases, cut, wrap, and weigh meat and seafood to spec, and keep coolers organized, clean, and compliant with safety guidelines.

The role requires excellent customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment. Prior meat department or grocery retail experience is preferred, with opportunities for growth and career advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Minimum 2 years professional experience.
• Preferred 2-3 years grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures.
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.
• Journeyman cutter or apprenticeship program completed preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stocks meat cases; presentation, facing, filling, and organization as per Meat Department schematics and pricing.
• Maintains cleanliness of meat aisles, storage area, and work area for safety.
• Monitors rotation of all meat products and checks for expired stock.
• Assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; may cross-sell products.
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for shipment, temperature, and quality.
• Operates equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, and pallet jacks.
• Ensures proper temperatures during meat and seafood production.
• Cuts, trays, and packages required meat/seafood items.
• Maintains organization and dating procedures; weighs products accurately.
• Prepares specialty meat/seafood products per recipe standards and uses proper ingredients.
• Follows safety practices with cutting accessories and uses mesh gloves as required.
• Participates in pre-inventory preparation and back stock management.
• Maintains product knowledge and keeps department organized and sanitary.

Skills

Customer service

Meat department experience

Knife handling

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Journeyman cutter apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Knives

Scales

Wrapping equipment

Pallet jacks

Job description

Fresh Thyme Market in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a dedicated Meat Cutter to stock meat cases, cut, wrap, and weigh meat and seafood to spec, and keep coolers organized, clean, and compliant with safety guidelines.

The role requires excellent customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment. Prior meat department or grocery retail experience is preferred, with opportunities for growth and career advancement.