TEL Staffing & HR
Experienced Meat Cutter
Pensacola, FL - Part Time
Location: Pensacola, FL
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled and dependable Meat Cutter to join our Specialty Grocery Store/Catering Company/Meat and Seafood Market! Join a growing, family-owned company that takes pride in delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service to the communities we serve.
Schedule: Part-time 20-25 hrs. per week
Pay: $17- $21 DEO
Key Responsibilities
Meat & Seafood Preparation
- 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.
Department Operations
- 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.
Quality Assurance & Food Safety
- Inspect incoming products for quality, freshness, and compliance with company standards.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and handling procedures, including USDA, HACCP, and company guidelines.
- Maintain proper storage temperatures and ensure product freshness through effective rotation practices.
Equipment Operation
- 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.
Customer Service
- Deliver outstanding customer service by assisting 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.
Department Maintenance
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment at all times.
- Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, utensils, display cases, coolers, and storage areas.
- Adhere to all workplace safety standards and procedures.
Qualifications
Required
- 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.
Preferred
- 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.
Physical Requirements
- 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 and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
This position may be Direct-Hire or Temp-to-Hire. No benefits are offered during the Temp period.
