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Experience Meat Cutter - $25 To $27ph - No Weekends @ City Line Foods In West Haven
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What they do
A Butcher or Meat Cutter butchers cows, pigs or other animals for meat and prepares different cuts of meat for retail or wholesale customers or for a food processing company.
$43,147 / year median in Connecticut
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Experience Meat Cutter
- NO WEEKENDS
- F/T Monday Through Friday 1st Shift
- 7am To 3:30pm
- Schedule
- Monday
- Friday Pay Range
- $25•$27 p/h 3 Years of Experience Required Job Overview We're on the lookout for a passionate and detail-oriented Experience Portion Cut & Trim Meat Cutter to join our team here at City Line foods in West Haven, CT .
In this role, you'll be at the heart of our food production process, expertly trimming, portioning, and preparing meat products to meet high-quality standards. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for those with a background in meat processing, food handling, or culinary arts to showcase their skills in a dynamic environment. No weekend work means you'll enjoy a great work-life balance while doing what you love—cutting and preparing meat with precision and care. Duties Carefully trim, portion, and prepare various types of meat products using professional knife skills and slicing techniques. Operate meat processing machines safely and efficiently to assist in large-scale food production. Ensure all meat products meet quality standards through visual inspection for freshness, appearance, and proper trimming. Follow strict food safety sanitizing procedures to maintain a clean and hygienic workspace. Package meat products accurately for retail or wholesale distribution, ensuring proper labeling and perishable goods management. Support food preparation tasks in accordance with food safety management practices and kitchen standards. Assist with inventory control by monitoring stock levels of meat cuts and reporting shortages or quality concerns promptly. Requirements Previous experience in food production, meat processing, or retail store environments is highly desirable. Strong knife skills combined with knowledge of meat cutting, trimming methods, and slicing techniques. Familiarity with food safety protocols, sanitizing procedures, and handling perishable goods responsibly. Basic math skills for portioning accuracy and inventory management. Experience operating meat processing machines or other food industry equipment is a plus. Good eye for detail to perform visual inspections for quality control consistently. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Join us as an Experience Portion Cut & Trim Meat Cutter where your skills will directly contribute to delivering top-quality meat products while enjoying a supportive team environment and a schedule that respects your time off!
Benefits:
Medical Dental Vision Free Life Insurance Coverage Weekly Pay Checks Direct Deposit Paid Holidays Sick Days Vacation Days Employee Referral Bonus $500 401(k) Automatic Enrollment After 90 Days
- 401(k) Company Match 50%
- After 12 Months
- Short Term Disability Plan
- Eligible After 1 Year of Employment.
Free Flu Shot Free Thanksgiving Turkey Employee Discounts Pay:
$25.00
- $27.
00 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Referral program Retirement plan Store discount Vision insurance
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Meat cutting: 3 years (Required)
Beef Cutting:
3 years (Required)
Meat Room Worker:
3 years (Required)
Knife Cutting Skills:
3 years (Required)
Location:
West Haven, CT 06516 (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to
Commute:
West Haven, CT 06516 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
West Haven, CT 06516: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development