Meat Cutter

Job Purpose

Supporting the day-to-day operations of the Production facility the meat cutter ensures proper portioning and flavor in our meat per our Company standards. The Meat cutter uses “Every Guest Matters” mentality. This position works with a diverse group of guests as well as internal team members.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Activities and responsibilities includes, but not limited to:

• Prepares the kabob, Tarna y Shawerma according to the Company portions and quality standards.
• Must be able to carve, trim and portion meat
• Clean cutting and carving equipment and work area
• Minimize waste of products
• Rinses and cuts raw food products
• Receives and stores food supplies and equipment
• Inspects purchased meat for freshness, quality and conformity with purchase orders by means of accepted food management methods and techniques to either accept or reject such meat
• Mantanin dishes and other wares
• Maintains work area in a clean, sanitary and safe manner
• Cleans, organizes and maintains walk-in refrigerator, reach-in refrigerator, cooler drawers, prep area and tools, and dry storage area.

Meat Cutter Accountability

• Understands and complies with all food safety (hand washing, cross contamination) temperature standards and uniforms.
• Ensures that produce is being cut and portioned to company standards
• Process orders with accuracy
• Notifies a Manager immediately if a Guest or Team Member is injured or has a complaint
• Rotates product per “First in, first Out” to maintain shelf-life standards
• Notifies supervisor, logs, and discards all product not used by the end of the “use by” date
• Communicates with Team Members and management throughout the shift regarding status of orders and availability of product
• Participates in other activities that may include ordering, detail cleaning, etc.
• Available to work all hours, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Food Handler Certificate
• Detail-orientated
• Multitasking
• Ability to follow directions
• Problem solving skills
• Fluency in English & Spanish is an asset
• Willingness to adapt to a changing and growing environment
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor during any volume of business

Working Conditions

This job operates in a fast-paced environment with some exposure to smoke, steam, high and low temperatures and humidity. Works well under pressure and can react quickly to changes in environment or customer demand.

Physical Requirements

Mobility is required during the entire shift and stands on feet for long periods of time. This would require the ability to reach, bend, squat and frequently lift and move up to 50 lbs.

Must be capable of using knives, slicing equipment, and other food preparation equipment/tools

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Travel & Relocation

Travel is not necessary, other than meetings or training in the greater L.A. area. Relocation to other company Restaurants may be needed on a temporary or permanent situation. No overnight stay will be required.

Supervisor Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.