Meal Category Lead
HungryrootSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food Service, Meat ProcessingIndustries
Requirements
- Skilled as a specialty meat cutter using knives
- Minimum 1 year experience as a meat cutter
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
- Ability to read and understand customers’ specifications and do basic math functions
- High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- Knowledge of poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products including USDA grades and standards
- Ability to work continually in a refrigerated environment 35°F-45°F
- Physical ability to stand continuously; frequently walk occasionally, lift/carry 11-50 lbs, push/pull, climb/balance, stoop/squat, kneel, bend, twist, grasp/manipulate objects, manual dexterity; occasionally lift 51-100 lbs, reach above shoulder, sit
Responsibilities
- Trim and customize portions of meat products using knives, band saws or other meat production equipment
- Count and stack on tray portions per customer and company specifications
- Label portion with supplied product labels
- Read and understand cut tickets
- Set up the cutting room as required
- Keep cutting rooms and surrounding area clean and sanitized
- Follow company GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to maintain sanitary conditions
- Complete miscellaneous other duties as assigned
- Prepare high quality cuts of meat according to customer specifications using company standards and adhering to all safety requirements, keeping within yield and time benchmarks
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the work schedule for this meat cutter position?
The position is Monday through Friday, first shift, with overtime and Saturdays as needed. Finish time is when work is completed and could require overtime without notice.
What are the minimum qualifications for this role?
Candidates must be skilled as a specialty meat cutter using knives, have a minimum of one year experience as a meat cutter, and be able to work in a fast-paced production environment while reading specifications and doing basic math.
What is the work environment like for this job?
The role requires working continually in a refrigerated environment of 35°F-45°F, with onsite work involving standing continuously, frequent lifting of 11-50 lbs, and maintaining sanitary conditions per GMP.
What salary or compensation does this position offer?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What makes a strong candidate for this meat cutter role?
Strong candidates have experience with band saws, laser portion machinery or other meat production equipment, knowledge of NAMA guidelines and product cut numbers, and familiarity with poultry, beef, lamb, and pork products including USDA grades.
US Foods
Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare
About US Foods
US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters
1853Year Founded
$340.5KTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Risks
Potential E. coli contamination from Taylor Farms onions could harm US Foods' reputation.
$500 million senior notes issuance increases financial risk if debt obligations aren't met.
Expansion in Buda involves significant capital investment, risking financial strain.
Differentiation
US Foods offers over 350,000 diverse products to meet varied customer needs.
The 'Make It Now' platform aids clients in recovery and reopening efforts.
US Foods provides value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting.
Upsides
Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.
Flexible scheduling and seven-day delivery model enhance customer service.
Advancements in cold chain logistics improve perishable food distribution efficiency.
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