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Food City

Meat Cutter/Butcher

Galax, VA · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Grind meat. * Slice meat. * Assist in organizing cooler arrangement and stocking of cooler. * Responsible for rotation of product. * Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display cases.

Kroger

MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Henrico, VA · On-site

$19.50 - $25.75/hr

Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the ... - Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss ...

Kroger

MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Blacksburg, VA · On-site

$18 - $23.75/hr

Monitor all functions, duties and activities related to the Meat department. Demonstrate the ... - Assist management in preparing the store/department budget, expense control, profit and loss ...

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What is a meat assistant?

Meat Assistants are retail workers who support butchers or meat department supervisors in grocery stores, supermarkets, or specialty meat shops. Their responsibilities typically include preparing, packaging, and displaying meat products, assisting customers, maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards, and restocking shelves. They may also help with basic meat cutting under supervision, ensuring all products are properly labeled and stored. Good customer service and knowledge of meat products are important skills for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a meat assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Meat Assistant, you need basic knowledge of meat cuts, food safety practices, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with equipment like meat slicers, scales, and point-of-sale (POS) systems is typically required, and food handling certifications may be preferred. Attention to detail, customer service skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a team are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills ensure safe product handling, high-quality customer interactions, and smooth operations in a busy retail or processing environment.

What are some common challenges faced by meat assistants in a busy retail environment?

Meat Assistants often work in fast-paced settings where maintaining food safety standards and cleanliness under time pressure can be challenging. They may need to quickly adapt to fluctuating customer demands, handle heavy lifting, and manage multiple tasks such as preparing cuts, restocking displays, and assisting customers. Effective teamwork and clear communication with butchers and other staff are essential for keeping operations smooth and ensuring customer satisfaction.

What are the most commonly searched types of Meat jobs in Virginia?

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Infographic showing various Meat Assistant job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Meat Cutter/Butcher

Food City

Galax, VA • On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 9 days ago

Food City rating

5.0

Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

Based on 664 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

102nd of 124 rated grocery stores

Job description

Essential Job Functions:
  • Responsible for cutting and merchandising of all fresh meat.
  • Assist in ordering, receiving and displaying all product.
  • Grind meat.
  • Slice meat.
  • Assist in organizing cooler arrangement and stocking of cooler.
  • Responsible for rotation of product.
  • Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display cases.
  • Maintain good code dates on all product in display cases.
  • Keep work station and area around work station neat and clean.
  • Department is to be sanitized and disinfected twice a day.
  • Provide efficient and courteous service to customers.
  • Assist in enforcing and maintaining the company HACCP program.

Qualifications:
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Meat cutting experience a plus, but not required
  • Ability to meet standard Physical, Mental, and Visual demands
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis
  • Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies

Benefits of working for Food City:
401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit, Company paid Life and Disability Insurance, Medical Plan with wellness benefits, Dental Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations, Associate Offers, and so much more!
About Food City:
Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to 'run the best store in town.' Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get involved with their local civic organizations. We consider our associates to be our greatest asset. Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide. Whether your passion is baking, accounting, or trucking, Food City has a promising career opportunity for you. We offer flexible schedules to ensure our associates have ample time to spend with family and friends. If you're looking for a great career or the opportunity to try something different, consider becoming part of the Food City family.

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