TEL Staffing & HR
Staffing, payroll and workforce support
Meat Cutter
About the job
- A minimum of two (2) years of meat cutting experience, preferably in a retail grocery, butcher shop, or food production environment.
- Strong knowledge of meat and seafood products, cutting techniques, and food safety standards.
- Ability to safely operate meat-processing equipment and hand tools.
- Basic math, inventory management, and merchandising skills.
- Strong communication, customer service, and teamwork abilities.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50+ lbs.
- Ability to operate equipment throughout the workday.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work in refrigerated environments.
- Manual dexterity to safely operate knives and meat-processing equipment.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Cut, trim, slice, and prepare a variety of fresh meat and seafood products according to company standards and customer specifications.
- Produce custom cuts and specialty orders while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.
- Ensure all products are properly packaged, labeled, and displayed for sale.
- Assist with inventory management, stock replenishment, product rotation, and shrink control.
- Maintain pricing accuracy and support merchandising initiatives to maximize product presentation and sales.
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs to department leadership.
- Inspect incoming products for quality, freshness, and compliance with company standards.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and handling procedures, including United States Department of Agriculture, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, and company guidelines.
- Maintain proper storage temperatures and ensure product freshness through effective rotation practices.
- Safely operate and maintain meat-processing equipment, including band saws, grinders, slicers, tenderizers, knives, and wrapping machines.
- Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of equipment and promptly report any issues.
- Assist customers with product selection, preparation recommendations, and special requests.
- Share product knowledge and answer questions regarding cuts of meat, seafood offerings, and cooking methods.
- Build positive relationships with customers and contribute to a welcoming shopping experience.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
- Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, utensils, display cases, coolers, and storage areas.
- Adhere to all workplace safety standards and procedures.
- Experience working in a retail grocery environment.
- Knowledge of merchandising and inventory control practices.
- Completion of industry-specific meat cutting or food safety training programs.
About the company
TEL Staffing & HR provides recruiting, staffing, payroll and human resources support for employers and job seekers. It places people in temporary, contract and direct-hire roles across administrative, industrial, professional and government-related work. The company also helps clients manage workforce processes such as screening, onboarding and payroll administration. TEL’s model combines local recruiter relationships with operational HR services, making it more than a job board while remaining distinct from a software-only human capital platform. Its workforce combines specialist delivery, customer support and business operations.
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