The Cut Team Member is a skilled craftsman responsible for breaking down beef and pork carcasses into high-quality, package-ready components. This role requires sharp attention to detail, a focus on efficiency, and a commitment to honoring every custom order with precision.
Core Responsibilities:
Precision Cutting: Break down carcasses according to custom orders, ensuring consistent sizing and specialty cut accuracy.
Quality Control: Accurately label trim, separate components for sausage or patties, and provide feedback to ensure the highest product quality.
Tool & Workspace Care: Maintain clean, sharp knives and tools daily while keeping an organized, efficient workflow in the cut room.
Safety & Compliance: Strictly follow USDA trim protocols, food safety guidelines, and PPE requirements to ensure a safe, sanitary environment.
Collaborative Support: Assist with grinds, packaging/labeling, and general sanitation to keep the facility running smoothly.
Requirements & Skills:
Technical Knowledge: A strong understanding of USDA processing, meat-cutting roles, and knife safety.
Detail Oriented: Ability to read and execute complex custom cut sheets without error.
Effective Communicator: Clear verbal and written communication to maintain flow and quality across the department and with the packaging team.
Team Mindset: A proactive problem-solver who contributes to a positive, productive, and respectful “home” environment.
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