Meat Department Lead Cutter — Training & Ops

The Save Mart Companies; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Health benefits

Job summary

The Save Mart Companies in Redding, CA is seeking a Meat 2nd Person Cutter for FoodMaxx. The role supports the Meat Manager in daily operations, ensuring product quality, merchandising, customer service, and compliance with health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate is a Journeyman Meat Cutter or has 2+ years of verifiable meat cutting experience, able to lead in the manager's absence, train new staff, and operate cutting equipment safely.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Journeyman Meat Cutter with verifiable experience preferred.
• Experience operating meat cutting equipment safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Act as Department Manager in the manager's absence.
• Assist with ordering, inventory control, and merchandising.
• Maintain high standards of product quality, food safety, and sanitation.
• Provide excellent customer service, answering questions and making recommendations.
• Train and mentor new meat cutters and clerks.
• Operate cutting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, labor regulations, and safety protocols.

Skills

Meat Cutting

Leadership

Customer Service

Safety Compliance

Equipment Operation

Communication

Scheduling

Education

Journeyman Meat Cutter

2+ years meat cutting experience

Tools

Meat Cutting Equipment

Job description

Meat 2nd Person Cutter - FoodMaxx - 1330 Churn Creek Road, Redding, CA 96003

We are California’s largest regional, full-service grocery chain, founded over 70 years ago in Modesto, California, where our headquarters are still located today. With 194 stores across Central and Northern California and Western Nevada, our banners—Save Mart, Lucky, and Food Maxx—are cherished regional brands, serving the unique needs of their communities.

It’s our 12,000 passionate associates who make our company a great place to work and shop. We prioritize investing in our people, stores, and neighborhoods, and work closely with local suppliers to bring fresh, quality products at affordable prices to our customers. Shoppers can access our offerings in-store, online, or through convenient home delivery and curbside pick-up.

The Save Mart Companies is part of The Jim Pattison Group, a family-owned, diversified holding company operating primarily in the U.S. and Canada and headquartered in Vancouver, BC. The Jim Pattison Group has a long-term strategic focus to see their companies succeed and grow. Together, our dedication to our associates and customers, commitment to growth and innovation, and our family traditions continue to thrive.

We are currently recruiting for the position of:

Meat 2nd Person Cutter - FoodMaxx - 1330 Churn Creek Road, Redding, CA 96003

Position Summary:

The 2nd Person Meatassists the Meat Manager in overseeing daily operations of the meat department. This includes ensuring product quality, proper merchandising, customer service, and compliance with health and safety standards. This position plays a key leadership role and may act as the department head in the absence of the Meat Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Step in and act as Department Manager in managers absence. Performs all managerial duties including decision making on all days the manager is absent. At minimum, will be expected to act as Department Manager on a weekly basis.
• Assist with ordering, inventory control, and merchandising.
• Maintain high standards of product quality, food safety, and sanitation.
• Provide excellent customer service, answering questions and making recommendations.
• Train and mentor new meat cutters and clerks.
• Operate cutting equipment safely and skillfully, ensuring efficient product preparation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, labor regulations, and safety protocols.

Hiring pay range: $29.95 - 29.95

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• No disciplinary suspension within the last 6 months (for internal candidates).
• Must be at a Journeyman Meat Cutter level or have a minimum of 2 years of verifiable meat cutting experience (equivalent to 4,160 hours)
• Proven ability to operate meat cutting equipment safely and efficiently.
• Strong understanding of meat products, cuts, and quality standards.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior lead experience or Butcher experience in a meat department.
• Knowledge of inventory systems and ordering procedures.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated environments for extended periods.

Reference: req42059

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The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.