Meat & Seafood - Cutter

Title:

(FT/PT) Meat and Seafood Cutter

Location:

Honest Weight Food Co-op, Meat & Seafood Department

Salary: $20.00–$22.00 per hour

Status/

Hours:

Full Time or Part Time; flexible schedule including nights and weekends required.

Supervisor:
Meat and Seafood Department Manager

EOE Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Purpose:

To cut fresh meats and prepare them for sale. Assist the meat and seafood manager to meet objectives for sales, margin, and customer service. Receive and stock product for the Meat/Seafood Department. Participate in inventories and serve customers. (All of the duties of the meat and seafood associate plus meat cutting and some supervision).

• Smile and greet everyone you encounter
• Assist customers with questions and special orders
• Offer samples and suggestions for purchase and preparation in a friendly, courteous manner
• Report customer suggestions, comments, and complaints to appropriate manager
• Maintain awareness of customers and co‑workers throughout the department to ensure premium customer service

• Proficiently and efficiently cut beef, pork, lamb, and chicken cuts that we sell
• Responsible for cutting meat using knives, saws, cubers, slicers, and grinders
• Maintain standards for meat cutting to meet quality and customer service goals
• Maintain and ensure adherence to health and safety/sanitation standards and practices for department meat cutting and handling

• Assume responsibility for the meat and seafood department in the absence of the meat and seafood manager and assistant manager, including giving direction to staff
• Assist in training of staff and member workers in proper handling of meat and seafood, proper disposal techniques and cleaning procedures
• Assist in training of staff and member workers in stocking, product rotation, cleaning, and related tasks

• Plan and create attractive meat displays, using color and texture to enhance presentation
• See that displays are replenished, rotated, and checked for quality
• Ensure accurate product labeling and clear, attractive signs
• Participate in inventories

• Receive orders in accordance with established procedures
• Check product for quality and return unacceptable items
• Check and verify piece count, prices, and invoice accuracy
• Sign for deliveries with appropriate adjustments to invoices
• Handle meat and seafood special orders or pre-orders

• Ability to open the department for the day, cut new product, fill the service cases, and display the seafood in the service case
• Maintain and clean department equipment in accordance with department policies and procedures

• 3–4 years of experience preferred
• Must be able to pass a cutting test by the end of a 90‑day probationary period
• Must be willing to work in a constantly cool environment with frequent bending, reaching, standing, and walking
• Retail experience with meat, poultry and seafood products
• Experience in meat‑cutting for retail sales and the use of commercial meat‑cutting equipment including knives, grinders, slicers, and saws
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service
• Ability to safely, consistently and repeatedly lift and carry 60–80 pounds
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both listening to and directing others
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple demands and to handle emergency situations as they arise
• Basic computer use skills (word processing, email, internet applications, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Demonstrated regular and reliable time and attendance

Rotating days and evenings

Position open for applications.

Open Date: 8/14/2025