Description

Job Title: Meat Cutter

Department: Meat  

Reports To: Meat Manager             
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Overview

Progressive Distributors Ltd. is currently looking for an experienced Meat Cutter. Qualified applicants are required to work in a refrigerated environment for extended periods.  This position requires the availability and flexibility to work; day shift, night shift, weekends, and holidays or as schedule requires. The successful candidate must possess strong work ethic and positive attitude to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Must be punctual, honest, reliable, and hardworking.  Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Core Technical Competencies Required

•    Must possess a minimum of 5 years professional experience in the meat and food retail industry.
•    Must have experience operating meat cutting machines, i.e. meat cutting saw, meat grinder, meat tenderizer, and slicer.
•    Must have knowledge and understanding of most types of meat cuts, preferably all types of meat cuts, including specialty meat cuts for major customers.
•    Must maintain a clean and safe environment while working efficiently to fulfill deadlines in a busy environment with minimum supervision.
•    Must be willing to expand and improve in all aspects of meat handling and cutting.
•    Must be willing to work with all proteins including but not limited to: Beef, pork, lamb, veal, poultry, fish.

Application Requirements

•    A current police record must be submitted.
•    PDL application form must be completed and submitted.
•    Where relevant, applicants must submit evidence of Caymanian Status or PR Certificate (confirming role as Meat Cutter)
•    PR applicants should include most recent receipt showing payment of relevant PR fees.
•    Married to Caymanian Certificate (if applicable)
 

Qualifications

•    Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferable

•    Knowledge in operating the forklift.
 

Salary range: CI$22,000.00-CI$25,774.84 per annum commensurate with experience.  An attractive compensation and benefits package (including medical insurance, vacation, and pension) is being offered to the qualified candidate.  All applications received will be reviewed and only candidates meeting the mandatory requirements will be contacted for interview.