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Don Quijote

Apprentice Meatcutter

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$19.34/hr

The Apprentice Meat Cutter is responsible for learning the trade of a Meat Cutter by productively performing the duties of the job under the guidance and instructions of the Meat Manager or Assistant ...

Sebastian & Co

Meat production clerk

West Vancouver, BC · On-site

CA$18 - CA$23/hr

We are willing to provide training to the right candidate with a culinary, kitchen, or food-service background who is eager to learn the trade. Responsibilities * Cutting and preparing meat products

Sebastian & Co

Meat production clerk

West Vancouver, BC · On-site

CA$18 - CA$23/hr

We are willing to provide training to the right candidate with a culinary, kitchen, or food-service background who is eager to learn the trade. Responsibilities * Cutting and preparing meat products

Sebastian & Co

Meat production clerk

West Vancouver, BC · On-site

CA$18 - CA$23/hr

We are willing to provide training to the right candidate with a culinary, kitchen, or food-service background who is eager to learn the trade. Responsibilities * Cutting and preparing meat products

Defense Commissary Agency

Meatcutter

New Orleans, LA · On-site +1

$28.88 - $33.69/hr

Summary Serves as the Meat cutter in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) location. The primary ... Per the OPM Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, how you gained the skill and/or ...

Defense Commissary Agency

Meatcutter

New Orleans, LA · On-site +1

$28.88 - $33.69/hr

Performs a full range of meat cutting tasks associated with processing, beef, pork, veal and lamb ... Per the OPM Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, how you gained the skill and/or ...

Defense Commissary Agency

$26.77 - $31.16/hr

Performs a full range of meat cutting tasks associated with processing beef, pork, veal, and lamb ... Per the OPM Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, how you gained the skill and/or ...

Sports Clips

Licensed Salon Manager

Batavia, IL · On-site

$26 - $40/hr

We are located in the Trader Joe's parking lot. Come grow with our AWARD WINNING, TOP RANKED TEAM ... about cutting hair and making their clients look great! Our team is dedicated to exceptional ...

Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace

Must be able to use knives, box cutters, slicers*, meat cutters*, etc. (*Must be 18 years old to ... a trade, it doesn't matter. If you want a job, chances are you've got family waiting for you at ...

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Do workers at Trader Joe's get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
52% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Does Trader Joe's pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
60% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 187 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

At Trader Joe's, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
86% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 183 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Trader Joe's?

Most people who work part-time can get health insurance.
78% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can get health insurance
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Trader Joe's?

Most people who work part-time get paid time off.
97% of people who work part-time say they get paid time off
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Trader Joe's affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 162 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Trader Joe's?

Most people get paid time off work.
91% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 33% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 51% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 11% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 123 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers at Trader Joe's worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
78% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 125 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do Trader Joe's workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
83% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 119 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it for Trader Joe's workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
74% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 102 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Trader Joe's?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
91% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 191 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do Trader Joe's managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
95% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 122 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do jobs at Trader Joe's spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
9% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 117 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Trader Joe's?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
88% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Is a Trader Joe's job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
95% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Is working at Trader Joe's good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
93% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Trader Joe's feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
87% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 202 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Trader Joe's get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
94% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Trader Joe's?

Some people feel stressed here.
44% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people at Trader Joe's enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
85% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 188 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Trader Joe's recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
75% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Trader Joe's?

Most people got enough training when they started.
84% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 63 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Trader Joe's?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 79% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

Do people think Trader Joe's’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
54% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 187 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Trader Joe's is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
74% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2026 and August 2026.

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Apprentice Meatcutter

Don Quijote

Honolulu, HI • On-site

$19.34/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Apprentice Meat Cutter DQ
Department: Meat Division
Direct Supervisor: Meat Manager and or Assistant Meat Manager
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Starting rate of pay: $19.34/hr
Job Summary: The Apprentice Meat Cutter is responsible for learning the trade of a Meat Cutter by productively performing the duties of the job under the guidance and instructions of the Meat Manager or Assistant Meat Manager or a designated Journeyman Meat Cutter. Enters into and completes a 2 year apprenticeship agreement requiring on-the-job experiences and related instruction prior to being considered a qualified skilled tradesperson. They also wait on customers, prepare orders, maintaining and servicing the meat display cases. The Apprentice Meat Cutter is able to perform all duties of the Wrapper and Fish Cutter Positions. The job is limited to assisting others as assigned.
Work performance is either directly or generally reviewed by the Assistant Meat Manager and the Meat Manager, and the Apprentice Meat Cutter is evaluated by the Assistant Meat Manager and or the Meat Manager and is reviewed by the Store Director.
The Apprentice Meat Cutter receives guidance, direction and assistance from the Assistant Meat Manager and the Meat Manager or designated Journeyman Meat Cutter.
The Apprentice Meat Cutter position is a training position that could lead to a Journeyman Meat Cutter Position. The Apprentice receives on-the-job training in the proper use of all tools, machines, and equipment in the Apprenticeship Program.
Essential Job Duties:
  • Responsible for cutting, trimming, and traying, wrapping, packing, labeling and pricing all wholesale, bloc redi meats, smoked meats into retail cuts, and merchandises product properly and correctly.
  • Prepares ground meats, prepared foods, marinated meats and all variety meats (offals) for retail sales.
  • Responsible for performing all duties in a safe manner. Reports any hazardous, broken or malfunctioning equipment to the Assistant or Meat Manager and any other appropriate Management Personnel. Returns equipment to their proper location.
  • Responsible to provide good, courteous, efficient, and quality customer service. Projects in all actions a good impression of Times Supermarket.
  • Works together with others as a team to provide efficiency on the job and to promote good morale.
  • Maintains and services the meat display cases when designated by, policing the meat case, filling, stocking and replenishing and arranging displays.
  • Cleans and sanitizes all prep room equipment and tools daily.
  • Cleans and sanitizes prep room, display cases and storage areas.
  • Provides and cares for personal knives (steak and boning) and steel for smoothing the edges of the knives.
  • Releases transfers to other branch stores as authorized by the Meat Manager.
  • Receives Meat related merchandise when assigned by the Meat Manager or Assistant Meat Manager.
  • Understand and abide by all company policies and procedures

Other Job Duties:
  • Processes all fish and fish by-products by cleaning, scaling, filleting, traying, and packing them for retail sale.
  • Takes inventory as needed.
  • Serves as the sole Meat Cutter on duty on the night shift. Checks the night checklist when closing up the department for security control, checks any fire hazards and makes preparations for the next day shift crew, pulls out any retail cuts that tend to bleed excessively in prep room and meat chill and checks on the required temperature in the freezer, walk-in chill, prep room, meat chill and fish display cases.
  • Any tasks as deemed necessary by management

Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to safely lift up to 75 lbs on own.
  • Must be able to push and pull at least 1000 lbs.
  • Requires standing for long periods (up to 3 hours without a break).
  • Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling required throughout the course of the day.

Mental Requirements:
  • Mental concentration and alertness is required due to use of knives, slicing, grinding, and sawing equipment.
  • Requires knowledge, experience and expertise of the meat operations.
  • Accuracy is of primary importance in all aspects of the job.
  • Requires manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination for various activities.
  • Must be able to give and respond to verbal and written instructions/questions from customers and employees.
  • Requires being able to read and comprehend communications and instructions on products, literature, log book etc...
  • Must be able to work in conditions that may be demanding and sometimes stressful.
  • Must be able to work within established procedure and guidelines. Completes work quickly and without constant supervision. Able to meet required work deadlines.
  • Able to work independently and as a team member
  • Able to multi-task
  • Resourceful

Work Hours:
  • Based on classification: Based on what is stated in the Employee Handbook.
  • May require working overnight, early mornings, evenings and weekends.
  • Must be willing to work at any Times Store on the Island.

Working Conditions:
  • Working conditions in the Meat Department is very cold due to the perishable merchandise. Meat Room is at a constant temperature of about 45-50 Degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Walk in chills; temperatures between 30-40 Degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Walk in freezers; temperatures below 0-20degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Warehouse is not air conditioned, and it could reach temperatures of over 100 Degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months.

Equipment:
  • Knives
  • Mesh Gloves
  • Power Saw
  • Grinders (Large Hamburger Grinder and Small Table Grinder)
  • Slicing Machine
  • Cubing Machine
  • Knife Sharpening Steel
  • Scrappers
  • Meat Racks, trays and meat bins
  • Flat Beds
  • Pallet Jacks
  • Hand Trucks
  • Step Stool
  • Ladders
  • Box Cutters
  • Ishida (or current brand) Wrapping Machine
  • Ishida (or current brand) Hand Wrap Machine
  • Baler
  • Foam Trays and Containers
  • DSD Unit
  • Ordering Unit (Telzon)
  • Inventory Unit (Symbol)
  • ITASCA Unit
  • Label Guns

Potential Hazards:
  • Improper use of chemicals that the company utilizes for sanitation purposes.
  • Cuts from knives and various cutting tools or sharp items used.
  • Slips and falls due to icy, wet or slippery floors.
  • Falling merchandise while items are being stocked or stacked.
  • Being hit by forklift, pallet jack, hand trucks or flat beds.
  • Injuries from improper work methods or lifting.
  • Changes in environmental temperature when working in the prep room, freezer/chill areas, warehouse and the store.

Qualifications:
  • Education/Training/Experience:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age in order to use all required equipment in the department.
  • High School Graduate preferred.
  • Communication:
  • Ability to effectively communicate in English with others
  • Good phone etiquette
  • Possess good written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Other:
  • Accurately complete work in a timely manner
  • Efficiently complete work in a timely manner
  • Able to multi-task
  • Highly organized
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to effectively prioritize work
  • Able to meet deadlines in a short period of time
  • Able to quickly pick up and follow through with various projects
  • Team player
  • Works well in groups as well as independently
  • Troubleshooting/problem-solving ability

Compensation: Starting rate (as deemed by current pay schedule) or commensurate with experience.
The preceding information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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