Production Meat Cutter

The Fresh Market; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member discount of 30%

Early Earn Wage Access

401K contribution and company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Job summary

A gourmet grocery retailer in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Meat Cutter to manage and prepare meat and seafood products. The role requires at least 2 years of meat cutting experience and offers a commitment to extraordinary service. The position includes early morning shifts from 3 am to 11 am and entails adhering to safety and quality standards while assisting guests with their needs. A strong background in customer service and product knowledge is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cutting meat.
• Certification within TFMA within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage, cut, and trim meat and seafood according to standards.
• Maintain knowledge of products and assist guests with their needs.
• Monitor temperature of cases and ensure product quality.
• Enforce food safety requirements and protocols.

Skills

Passion for providing extraordinary service

Meat Cutting

Production Planning Software

Culinary experience

Retail or hospitality experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Knives

Pallet jacks

Box cutters

Pallet jacks

Job description

The Fresh Market & You

Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission.

Our Added Benefits For Joining The Fresh Market Team

• Team Member discount of 30%
• Early Earn Wage Access (You can access up to 50% (max $500) of your earned wages on-demand per pay period)
• 401K contribution and company match
• Financial Wellness Program
• Personal time off and additional time off purchase plans are available
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more.

About The Position

Do you have experience in meat cutting and enjoy working early shifts? Are you committed to delivering a first‑class experience for guests? As our Meat Cutter, you will manage, cut, and trim meat and seafood according to The Fresh Market standards and as requested by our guests. You will also assist with department inventory, pricing integrity, merchandising, and other operational processes to provide the best product and excellent service at the right time for our guests and to drive sales.

What You’ll Do

• Handle production for key items to support Meat‑Seafood, Deli‑CMS, and other departments as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of products/weekly ad items throughout the store and work across departments to assist guests in finding products and complete meal solutions.
• Handle, slice, expertly cut and trim a variety of the department’s prime and premium meat and seafood products, and items for our convenient meal solutions throughout the day, while also managing quality product levels as indicated within TFM standards.
• Monitor temperature of cases, spillovers, and storage areas.
• Enforce and follow department practices regarding receiving, stocking, and the unloading deliveries of product to ensure freshness and quality; including but not limited to case, coolers, freezers, and sales floor.
• Ensure department adherence to all safety requirements and protocols, including food safety, per TFM policies, and per law.

Availability

This position requires the willingness to work a schedule of 3 am – 11 am with days off typically being Sunday and Wednesday of each week. The Fresh Market offers a shift differential between the hours of 12 am – 5 am of an additional $2.00 an hour. At times the needs may change and as a full‑time team member, The Fresh Market has the expectation that you are able to meet the needs of our stores, guests, and teams; this position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications

All of The Fresh Market Meat Cutters must be certified within TFMA within 90 days of hire.

At a Minimum, What You’ll Need:

• A passion for providing extraordinary service.
• 2 years or more of experience in cutting meat.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Meat Cutting, Journey Cutting, Culinary and/or Grocery experience.
• Production Planning Software experience.
• Experience in the retail, restaurant, or hospitality industries.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical and Work Conditions

• Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself, exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Ability to use tools equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment (unless under the age of 18).
• Required to spend long periods of time on feet and stand or walk without a break (for up to 4 hours or as required by law).
• Required to wear approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment.

Reasonable Accommodation

Consistent with applicable laws, The Fresh Market will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to The Fresh Market. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Fresh Market is a proud, equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation: Consistent with applicable laws, The Fresh Market will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to The Fresh Market. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

The statements in this job posting describe the general nature and level of work expected in this role but are not all‑inclusive. The Fresh Market looks forward to talking with interested candidates to share additional details about the applicable responsibilities, duties, and skills required.