Meat Cutter PT

The Meat Cutter at Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is responsible for keeping store meat cases stocked and clean during business hours. This position requires assisting customers, maintaining a friendly and energetic demeanor, and adhering to all procedural guidelines set by the Meat Department.

• Stocks meat cases, presenting, facing, filling, and organizing all product items as directed by the Meat Department schematics and ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.
• Ensures cleanliness of meat aisles, storage area, and work area for safety; cleans shelves and products, keeps floors free of liquid spills or water, removes hazardous debris, and sweeps.
• Monitors the rotation of all meat products, paying particular attention to expired stock.
• Responds positively to customer inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information, and product selection while working the meat counter, including selling and cross‑selling of products.
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
• Operates and uses equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Monitors proper temperature maintenance at all stages during the production of meat and seafood items.
• Cuts, trays, and packages all required meat and seafood products for the day.
• Maintains organization, stacking, and rotating of all meat products in the cooler and freezer.
• Uses knowledge of scales, weight measures, and tare to accurately weigh and label meat products; includes packaging and wrapping product and following the proper dating procedures.
• Prepares specialty meat and seafood products using recipe standards set by Fresh Thyme, including using proper ingredients and assembly.
• Maintains proper safety practices while using all cutting accessories, complying with mesh glove usage when cutting.
• Participates in pre‑inventory preparation, including back‑stock and ensuring tags match products.
• Maintains high product knowledge and preparation skills.
• Walks the department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience.
• Preferred 2‑3 years of grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures.
• Experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.
• Journeyman cutter or completed apprenticeship program preferred.

• Maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Adapt to the ever‑changing high‑volume retail environment while working in a cross‑functional team.
• Takes initiative when problems arise.
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.
• 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.
• Multi‑task and excellent organizational skills are essential.
• Supports and contributes to team goals.
• Works varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations pertaining to a grocery retail environment.
• Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Skills working with knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery.
• Expert packaging and wrapping skills.
• Ability to cut and weigh various amounts of meat and seafood.
• Understanding of COOL compliance for seafood products and their country of origin.

• 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° at waist) occasionally 1–33%.

• 0–10 lbs. occasionally 1–33%.
• 11–25 lbs. occasionally 1–33%.
• 26–50 lbs. occasionally 1–33%.
• 51–100 lbs. never 0%.

• Right & left grasping frequently 34–66%.
• Fine manipulation occasionally 1–33%.
• Pushing and pulling occasionally 1–33%.
• Lower extremities never 0%.

Some extreme temperatures are possible. Some ventilation and exhaust fans.

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Team member discount
• Career growth opportunities
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with an employer match
• Medical, dental, and life insurance for full‑time members

Salary range: $19.50 – $22.00 per hour.