Job Description
Job Description
About Us :
Sheridan Fruit Company began in 1916 as a produce stand and has grown into one of the premier retail & wholesale businesses in Portland.
We are a full-service grocery store, deli, meat department, bulk aisle and wholesale department.
About the Role :
We are seeking a skilled Meat Cutter to join our team in the retail trade industry. As a Meat Cutter, you will be responsible for providing outstanding customer service while ensuring proper knife handling and food health and safety standards are met.
Your main goal will be to efficiently and accurately cut and prepare meat products for sale. You will be expected to complete your work in a timely manner and take responsibility for your own actions.
Additionally, you will be required to lift and carry heavy weights, so physical fitness is a must. Your ability to inspire the trust of others and report potentially unsafe conditions will be crucial to your success in this role.
Employee Benefits :
- Paid Time Off
- Medical Insurance & Dental Insurance with Vision coverage
- Retirement Plans- 401k & Roth 401k
- Discounted Shopping at Sheridan's
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Direct Deposit
- Optional Paperless Payroll Experience
- Under 100 employees
Minimum Qualifications :
- Proven experience as a Meat Cutter or similar role
- Knowledge of meat preparation techniques and cuts
- Ability to use and maintain various cutting tools and equipment
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications :
- Certification from a culinary school or apprenticeship program
- Experience in a retail meat department
- Knowledge of inventory management and ordering processes
Responsibilities :
- Efficiently and accurately cut and prepare meat products for sale
- Provide outstanding customer service
- Ensure proper knife handling and food health and safety standards are met
- Complete work in a timely manner
- Take responsibility for your own actions
- Lift and carry heavy weights
- Inspire the trust of others
- Report potentially unsafe conditions
Skills :
As a Meat Cutter, you will use your skills in proper knife handling, food health and safety, and meat cutting techniques on a daily basis.
You will also need to be able to lift and carry heavy weights, inspire the trust of others, and report potentially unsafe conditions.
Additionally, your excellent customer service skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment will be essential to your success in this role.