Production Meat Cutter

The Fresh Market; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discount 30%

Early wage access

401K match

Financial wellness program

PTO & time off buy

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

Job summary

The Fresh Market in Pittsburgh is seeking a Meat Cutter to join our team. You will manage, cut, and trim meat and seafood per company standards, while supporting inventory, pricing integrity, and merchandising to deliver quality products to guests.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in meat cutting, are at least 18, and will obtain TFMA certification within 90 days of hire. The role requires early morning shifts and a commitment to guest service excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of meat cutting experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• TFMA certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Handle production for Meat-Seafood, Deli-CMS, and other departments as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of products and weekly ad items to assist guests and cross-sell.
• Slice, cut and trim a variety of department meat and seafood per The Fresh Market standards.
• Monitor temperatures of cases, spillovers, and storage areas.
• Enforce safety and food safety standards per TF M A policies and law.
• Assist with inventory, pricing integrity, merchandising, and other operations.

Skills

Meat cutting experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

TFMA certification within 90 days

Tools

Meat cutting equipment

Job description

The Fresh Market & You:

New Store Coming Soon to Pittsburgh, PA!

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 cuttingand enjoy working early shifts? Are you committed to delivering a first- class experience for guests? If so, this may be the perfect job for you. 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 supportMeat-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:

To meet the needs of our stores, guests, and teams, 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 ofThe 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 ages

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

We are proud to be an 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