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Meat Cutter
Company : Roche Bros.
Location : Needham, MA, 02492
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 2 January 2026
Overview
To process and stock a variety of quality meat and meat-related items in a careful, clean, neat and expedient manner; ensuring that product is fresh and appealingly displayed for our customers while maintaining great customer service.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must have knowledge of all cuts of meat.
- Must be Servsafe certified.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English, with the ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work a schedule based on the business needs of the store location.
- Authorized to work within the U.S.
Responsibilities
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the company.
- Commit to the “Golden Rule” and work with other associates to build a strong meat team.
- Achieve the highest associate morale in the industry by working in a style that is Respectful, Supportive and Totally Team Oriented (RSTO).
- Have knowledge of various cuts of meat, including special cuts.
- Wrap products in trays, along with weighing and pricing cut meat.
- Be able to cut beef, pork, veal, poultry, and lamb to company standards.
- Stock meat case, freezer, and other displays in neat manner.
- Unload meat delivery and store product in designated area.
- Keep back room, cooler, freezer, fans, drains, and display cases organized and clean. Along with monitoring the correct temperature and reporting refrigeration failure immediately to management.
- Keep all meat products in display cases, coolers and freezers rotated in accordance with company policy and product code dates and always make use of the oldest products first (first in, first out).
- Keep work area swept clean, orderly and free from safety hazards; report any hazards immediately to management.
- Practice the “Cleaner’s Creed” and proper sanitation procedures.
- Exercise safe practices on all meat department equipment and tools.
Secondary Job Functions:
- Perform price changes, along with making and putting up signs.
- Notify management of associate theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized mark downs or property defacement.
- Successful completion of the onboarding/e-learnings and checklist within 30 days of hire/entering the department.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Physical Demands: (per work day)
The physical demands and safety risk factors of the job listed below may occur during each work shift and are listed according to their frequency.
Physical Demands
Frequency
Sitting, balancing, fingering, and crawling.
0% (N) Never
Climbing up to 12 feet, stooping, kneeling, crouching, feeling, talking, and smelling.
1-33% (O) Occasionally
Carrying and lifting up to 80 lbs, pushing and pulling up to 400 lbs, handling, and bending.
34-66% (F) Frequently
Standing and walking on a title or concrete floor, reaching at waist or overhead, seeing, and hearing.
67-100% (C) Continuously
Safety Risk Factors
Frequency
Hazardous cleaning solutions.
0% (N) Never
Contact with skin irritant, toxic exposure (see material safety data sheet), nuisance dust, fumes, and sprays.
1-33% (O) Occasionally
Loud noise, twisting of back and neck, slippery and cluttered floor surface.
34-66% (F) Frequently
Hazardous equipment (mechanical moving parts) and contact with sharp objects.
67-100% (C) Continuously
Machines, tools, and equipment utilized:
Hamburg grinder, automatic wrapping machine, needle machine, cube machine, band saw, slicer, knives, needle machine, pressure washer, pallet jack, power jack, pricing gun, scale, and trash compactor.
Repetitive Action:
Continuous movement of entire body.
Working Conditions: Working environment is inside and possibly outside within cold temperatures that may be wet.
Hiring Range: In accordance with MA Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the hiring range for this position. At Roche Bros., we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to education, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The hiring range for this position is $17.30 - $22.50 per hour.
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Frequently asked questions
Meat Cutters in Needham often balance fast-paced cutting and stocking with ensuring freshness under local health standards. Tasks include precise meat portioning, product rotation, and customer interaction, all tailored to Roche Bros.' emphasis on neat displays and superior service to meet community expectations.
ServSafe certification is a must for Meat Cutters in Massachusetts, reflecting adherence to food safety. Additionally, a strong grasp of meat cuts and sanitation practices is crucial, especially in stores like Roche Bros., where regulatory compliance and product quality are prioritized.
Needham's meat processing sector experiences moderate demand, influenced by local grocery chains like Roche Bros. Candidates with ServSafe certification and versatile meat-cutting skills tend to have an edge, as stores emphasize team-oriented, skilled associates to maintain quality standards.
Working with machinery such as band saws, slicers, and automatic wrapping machines is standard. Roche Bros. Meat Cutters also use grinders, needle machines, and pallet jacks, requiring safe operation knowledge to maintain efficiency and adhere to strict hygiene in cold storage environments.
Roche Bros. fosters a respectful, supportive culture called RSTO—Respectful, Supportive, Team-Oriented—which encourages Meat Cutters to work closely together. This approach helps maintain high morale, promoting shared responsibility for product quality and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced setting.
Candidates should be prepared for physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 80 lbs and continuous standing on concrete floors. Shifts may require flexibility to match store needs, with exposure to cold, wet environments typical of meat departments within Roche Bros.' stores.
The hourly wage for a Meat Cutter at Roche Bros. in Needham ranges from $17.30 to $22.50, aligning well with Massachusetts' industry standards. Pay varies based on experience and certifications, positioning this role competitively within the local meat processing job market.
Roche Bros. mandates strict rotation policies following first-in, first-out principles, constant temperature monitoring, and immediate reporting of refrigeration issues. Meat Cutters also adhere to sanitation protocols and safe equipment handling to guarantee product quality and customer safety.
At Roche Bros., Meat Cutters benefit from a team-oriented culture emphasizing morale and quality over volume, contrasting with larger chains’ high-throughput focus. The role includes diverse meat cutting skills and detailed product presentation, aligning with Roche Bros.' commitment to community-focused service.
Meat Cutters at Roche Bros. often advance by mastering specialized cuts and equipment, participating in company e-learnings, and taking on supervisory tasks. This progression fosters expertise and leadership within the meat department, opening doors to managerial roles in regional stores.