Vallarta Supermarkets
Meat Cutter
Merced, California•Full-time
$19.47 - $20.59 hourly
$19.47 - $20.59 hourly
About the Job
Meat Cutter.
Store: Merced, Ca.
Wage: $19.47 - $20.59
Type: Full-time
Wage: $19.47 - $20.59
Type: Full-time
Description:
At Vallarta Supermarkets, we’re more than just a grocery store, we’re a vibrant part of the communities we serve. We’re seeking friendly, service-oriented individuals who take pride in delivering extraordinary customer experiences and thrive in a fast-paced, festive environment. If you’re passionate about fresh, quality baked goods and love making people smile, we’d love to meet you!
About the Role:
The Meat Cutter is responsible for preparing high-quality cuts of meat in compliance with company standards while providing outstanding customer service. This role uses tools and machinery safely, stocks and cleans displays, and ensures the highest levels of food safety and sanitation.
What You’ll Do:
- Smile and greet customers, providing prompt and courteous service.
- Perform different meat cuts as directed by the Meat Manager.
- Prepare meats with marinades and vegetables.
- Accommodate and stock display cases and coolers as required.
- Transport products to coolers, storage areas, and worktables.
- Promote sales through suggestive selling.
- Respond to customer requests while ensuring honesty in packaging, weighing, and pricing.
- Notify manager when supplies or products are needed.
- Ensure case temperatures are appropriate and report discrepancies.
- Maintain knowledge of meat, seafood, and cremeria product codes; comply with state weights and measures laws.
- Assist coworkers (dispatchers, fillers, cutters) with cuts and questions.
- Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
- Follow food safety, health codes, and dress code standards.
- Report on equipment issues immediately.
- Work safely, respecting coworkers and customers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Stand and walk constantly (6–8+ hours/day).
- Frequently bend, squat, twist, and reach above/below shoulders.
- Frequent repetitive use of hands for simple grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
- Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently, up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
- Heaviest item carried: 50 lbs. (up to 100 feet).
- Operate cars, trucks, forklifts, and moving equipment.
- Work near equipment and machinery; exposure to noise and temperature/humidity changes.
- No work at heights required.
What We’re Looking For:
- Knowledge of consumer products and meat cuts.
- Familiarity with tools and machinery in the meat department.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic understanding of English language.
- Professional, team-oriented, and respectful attitude.
- Must be able to transfer to other store locations within a reasonable commute.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Work Environment:
- Fast-paced retail meat department with direct customer interaction.
- Exposure to perishable products, refrigerated coolers, and changing conditions.
- Collaborative, team-focused environment.
- Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits:
Full-Time Team Members:
- Health medical plan: $25/week, plus free dental & vision.
- Free $25,000 Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan.
- Paid vacation.
- Access to legal services.
Part-Time & Full-Time Benefits:
- Paid sick time.
- Premium pay for holidays.
- Scholarship opportunities.
- Savings marketplace & credit union membership.
- Recognition programs (birthdays, years of service, spirit days, etc.).
At Vallarta Supermarkets, we believe our culture drives execution. If you’re skilled, detail-oriented, and passionate about fresh meat products, we invite you to apply today to join our team as a Meat Cutter!
Vallarta Supermarkets is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws. Vallarta Supermarkets participates in the E-Verify program.
Vallarta Supermarkets is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws. Vallarta Supermarkets participates in the E-Verify program.
About Vallarta Supermarkets
As of 2022, Vallarta counts on 53 stores throughout California (Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Kern, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Tulare, Orange, and Fresno counties), and more than 8,000 team members. The Gonzalez family promises to continue to strive for excellence in everything we do so that our valued customers always have a Vallarta supermarket to call their own.From one small carnicería in Van Nuys in 1985 to 53 full-service markets across California, Vallarta Supermarkets is a living, breathing tribute to the hard work and customer dedication of our founding family and all of our valued employees.Vallarta Supermarkets was founded by Enrique Gonzalez Sr., who was later joined in the business by his four brothers, his son and nephew. Their family roots and humble origins began in the tiny town of Jalostotitlán, Jalisco, Mexico, where Enrique and his brothers were raised on a meager farm. Their parents instilled in them at very young ages the importance of family and the power of a strong work ethic to overcome challenges.When the opportunity arose to immigrate in the 1960’s, the Gonzalez family was thankful to stake their claim in the “land of opportunity,” the United States of America. Right away, the five brothers got to work in restaurants, either as short-order cooks or bussing tables. Even though some of the brothers were still in school, they all worked to help the family make ends meet.In 1985, Enrique Gonzalez Sr. began his journey in the grocery business when he opened Carniceria Vallarta in a 1,000 sq. ft market in Van Nuys, CA. He focused on selling the traditional cuts of meats popular in his native Mexico with an emphasis on unequaled quality and the friendliest of customer service. He soon expanded the business to a second location and brought his four brothers into the business. From there the adventure truly began, as they worked together as a family to build both a reputation for excellence and a successful business.The Gonzalez brothers believed that the key to Vallarta’s success would be to combine elevated customer service with the highest quality products to serve the growing Hispanic community whose needs may not be addressed by big chain stores.That’s why, from the beginning, Vallarta Supermarkets offered a wider variety of the freshest, traditional foods from Mexico, and Central and South America than any other store. They offered specialty and traditional items customers couldn’t find anywhere else: cut-to-order Latin-style meats (ranchera, diesmillo, lomo de res), spices, fresh fruit and produce, delicious prepared foods, pan dulce made daily, plus everything else you would expect from a traditional grocery store. Fast forward to today where Vallarta has expanded its offerings to include a juice and aquas frescas bar, tortilleria, bakery (panaderia), a cevicheria and more.