Meat cutters are responsible for the following duties:
Sharpening cutting equipment
Receiving, inspecting, and storing meat properly when delivered.
Cut, bone, or grind pieces of meat
Weigh, wrap, and display cuts of meat
Cut or prepare meats to specification or customer?s orders
Store meats in refrigerators or freezers at the proper temperature
Keep inventory of meat sales and order meat supplies
Clean equipment and work areas to maintain health and sanitation standards
Meat cutters cut and trim meat from larger portions into steaks, chops, roasts, and other cuts.
They then prepare meat for sale by performing various duties, such as weighing meat, wrapping it, and putting it out for display.
Meat cutters use sharp tools such as knives, grinders, or meat saws.
They must follow sanitation standards when cleaning equipment, counter tops, and working areas in order to prevent meat contamination.
Meat Cutter position may qualify for UFCW Union Benefits