Meat Cutter

Date Posted: 9/28/2026

Job Snapshot

Crown Staffing is urgently hiring for a Meat Cutter.

Meat Cutter Job Details

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–Finish

Pay Rate: $19.00/hr

Location: Walton, KY

Meat Cutter Requirements/Qualifications

Previous experience using a knife to cut, trim, or butcher meat required.
Experience trimming beef such as striploins, ribeyes, tenderloins, and top butts preferred.
Previous chef or butcher experience is ideal.
Candidates with experience butchering or processing deer, hogs, or other meat may be considered.
Ability to maintain a sharp edge on cutting knives.
Comfortable working in a wet, refrigerated, and freezer environment.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, repetitive environment.
Strong attention to cleanliness, sanitation, quality, and food-handling procedures.
Ability to accurately trim and portion meat according to product specifications and yield standards.
Steel-toe footwear required.
High school diploma or GED is not required.

About the Meat Cutter Role

As a Meat Cutter, your responsibilities will include:

Cut, trim, and portion raw meat according to required product specifications and yield targets.
Use knives and other cutting tools safely and efficiently.
Keep knives and cutting tools sharp, clean, and properly maintained.
Properly cut products as they enter the cutting area.
Handle open and exposed products carefully to maintain quality and sanitation standards.
Ensure different product grades are handled correctly to prevent misbranding.
Perform quality inspections throughout the cutting process.
Portion products according to established specifications.
Ensure proper trimming and portioning to meet standard yields.
Verify product labels and accurately transfer information to packaging personnel.
Make necessary cutting adjustments to meet product specifications.
Perform final inspections before placing products on cutting trays and sending them to packaging.
Maintain sanitary conditions and complete cleaning tasks as needed.
Perform additional duties assigned by the plant supervisor or management.

Why Work With Our Client

Once hired-on, employees can expect:

Opportunities for experienced meat cutters, butchers, and chefs to utilize their skills in a professional meat-processing environment.
Opportunities to develop experience cutting and trimming a variety of beef products.
Company-provided coat, hairnet, and gloves.
Potential for experienced candidates to be considered for direct-hire opportunities.

Why Work With Crown Staffing

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