Retail Meat Service Specialist

Meat SpecialistAt Member's Cut, our Meat Specialists are the face of quality and service. This role blends expert-level meat cutting with outstanding customer interaction and a passion for creating premium, specialty products. You'll play a key role in delivering a top-tier meat experiencehelping customers find exactly what they need while crafting high-quality cuts and ready-to-cook items that set Member's Cut apart.Essential Job FunctionsDeliver exceptional, personalized service to every customerProvide expert guidance on meat selection, specialty cuts, and cooking techniquesFulfill custom orders with precision and attention to detailBuild strong relationships with customers to create a loyal Member's Cut followingPromote featured items, bundles, and seasonal specialtiesCut, trim, and portion beef, pork, poultry, and other meats to company standardsPrepare custom and specialty cuts based on customer requestsEnsure all products meet high standards for quality, freshness, and presentationAccurately package, label, and price all itemsCreate signature Member's Cut value-added products, including:House-made brats and sausagesMarinated and seasoned meatsStuffed cuts and ready-to-cook itemsCustom bundles and grill-ready selectionsContribute ideas for new products and seasonal offerings that enhance the Member's Cut brandMaintain clean, full, and visually appealing meat displaysRotate product to ensure freshness and minimize shrinkAssist with inventory management and communicate product needsKeep work areas, tools, and cases clean and organizedFollow all food safety, sanitation, and handling proceduresMaintain compliance with company policies and regulatory standardsEnsure a safe work environment for team members and customersQualificationsExperience in meat cutting, butchery, or food service preferred (training available for the right candidate)Knowledge of meat cuts and preparation techniques is a plusStrong customer service and communication skillsAbility to safely operate meat department equipmentDetail-oriented with a commitment to quality and consistencyAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentWork RequirementsThis position will work indoors where conditions can be cold, wet, humid or hot conditions. Equipment utilized will be knives, slicers, sausage stuffers, band saws, smokehouse, curing machines, etc. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles. The noise level is usually moderate but occasionally may be loud. PPE will be provided and must be utilized when applicable and according to safety standards. Typical working hours are between 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Friday and Saturday 10:00 am until 3:00 pm but will flex based on customer and organizational demand.While performing job functions the employee will be required to talk and listen most of the time. The employee will spend frequent intervals moving and standing for long periods of time, while also needing to reach, bend, twist, crawl, crouch, stoop or kneel. The employee will need to be able to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently. The physicality of this job is high.*FCS job descriptions are a representation of a job requirements knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.