Meat Cutter

The Meat Cutter keeps store meat cases stocked and clean during business hours, assists customers, and maintains a friendly, energetic demeanor. This role requires adherence to all procedural guidelines set by the Meat Department.

• Stocks meat cases; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Meat Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.
• Ensures cleanliness of meat aisles, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.
• Monitors the rotation of all meat products paying particular attention to expired stock.
• Responds positively to customers' inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection while working the meat counter; requires selling and cross‑selling of products.
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
• Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Monitors that proper temperatures are being maintained at all stages during the production of meat and seafood items.
• Cuts, trays, and packages all of the required meat and seafood products required for the day.
• Maintains the organization, stacking, and rotating of all meat products in the cooler and freezer.
• Uses knowledge of scales, weight measures, and tares to accurately weigh and label meat products; includes packaging and wrapping product and following the proper dating procedures.
• Prepares various specialty meat and seafood products using the recipe standards set by Fresh Thyme; includes using the appropriate ingredients and proper assembly for product being made.
• Maintains proper safety practices and care while using all the cutting accessories available in the meat department; complies with the use of mesh gloves while using a knife.
• Participates in pre‑inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Must have a minimum of 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.

• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Ability to adapt to the ever‑changing high‑volume retail while working in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.
• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.
• Must be able to support and contribute to team goals.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.
• Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Must have skills working with knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery.
• Must have expert packaging and wrapping skills.
• Ability to cut and weigh various amounts of meat and seafood.
• Understands COOL compliance for seafood products; what country the various products are coming from.

• Sit Rarely 1-2 hours.
• Stand Continuously 1-8 hours.
• Walk Continuously 2-8 hours.
• Drive Frequently 2-4 hours.
• Balance Frequently 34-66%.
• Bend Occasionally 1-33%.
• Climb (2-6 ft) Occasionally 1-33%.
• Crawl Occasionally 1-33%.
• Crouch/Squat Occasionally 1-33%.
• Kneel Occasionally 1-33%.
• Reach (forward & overhead) Frequently 34-66%.
• Twist (45 degrees at waist) Occasionally 1-33%.
• Lifting/Carrying 0-10 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%.
• 11-25 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%.
• 26-50 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%.
• 51-100 lbs. Never 0%.
• Repetitive Motion Right & Left Grasping Frequently 34-66%.
• Fine Manipulation Occasionally 1-33%.
• Pushing and Pulling Occasionally 1-33%.
• Lower extremities Never 0%.
• Environmental Conditions:
  
  Some extreme temperatures are possible. Some ventilation and exhaust fans.

This job generally starts at $20.00 to $22.50 per hour, with raises in accordance with the Fresh Thyme Market plan policy. Employees enjoy paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan with employer match, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance, discounts on store merchandise, incentive programs, and recognition for performance.