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Meat Cutter (Journeyman) - FoodMaxx - 4505 Clayton Blvd., Concord, CA 94521

Cornerstone OnDemand, Concord, CA, United States


Meat Cutter (Journeyman) - FoodMaxx - 4505 Clayton Blvd., Concord, CA 94521
The Journeyman Meat Cutter is responsible for meeting daily production needs and quality standards in meat cutting and preparation of meat. This position receives, stocks, cuts, grinds, wraps, weighs, prices, and attractively merchandises meat department products. This role also orders and stocks prepackaged deli items and frozen food products that pertain to the meat department. The Journeyman Meat Cutter team member packages, prepares trays, weighs items to properly label, rotates product and removes out of code date products and ensure proper inventory control and product rotation to maximize product freshness and availability, while minimizing waste. This role is heavily relied on by customers to do special requests and answer questions about the products and services. This position cuts and trims meat to size for display or as ordered by customer, using hand tools and power equipment such as grinder, cubing machine, and power saw.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Locate appropriate meat portions in the walk‑in freezer/refrigerator, remove the individual pieces from their positions, place them on a 4 or 6 wheel cart, and push the cart to the cutting room.

Use knives and occasional band saw to prepare specific cuts of meat from larger portions.

Set machine for proper pricing and labeling of the meat to be wrapped.

Arrange packages on display and remove any out‑of‑date or damaged packages from display.

Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment: wash, wipe, and clean tools, equipment, and counters; sweep and/or hose floor surfaces.

Operate an electric tow motor to move pallets from the receiving area to storage areas.

Instruct, supervise and direct Apprentice Meat Cutters as required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits: generous benefits packages (Health, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, 401K), tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities, vacation and personal holidays, and in‑store purchase discounts.

Hiring pay range: $17.60 - $29.25

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

Ability to comprehend and follow specific instructions.

Ability to perform simple and repetitive tasks.

Ability to maintain work pace appropriate to a given workload.

Knowledge of meat (including primal cuts), poultry, fish, and pre‑packaged products.

Understanding of special product needs that arise for seasons/holidays.

Awareness of trends in cooking and recipes that affect demand.

Knowledge of department food safety and hazardous materials rules/regulations.

Use and care of professional cutlery, saws, tenderizers, grinders, wrapping equipment and other department related tools.

Education
High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) or additional job experience.

Experience
Prior Meat Department experience to include cutting of meat.

Other
Available to work a variety of required retail hours; must be able to operate equipment used in the department (grinder, pallet jacks, saws, scales, register, etc.).

Physical
Store environment: ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects; requires lifting up to 50 lbs.

Customer Focus

Quality/Quantity of Work

Personal/Interpersonal Skills

Reference: req41029

The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.

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