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Meat Cutter
Company : Roche Bros.
Location : Mashpee, MA, 02649
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
In Mashpee, a Meat Cutter ensures freshness by properly cutting, wrapping, and rotating meat products following strict first-in, first-out policies. Displaying the meat neatly and monitoring refrigeration temperatures are key to appealing presentations that meet Roche Bros.' quality standards.
Expert knowledge of various meat cuts, including specialty cuts, combined with ServSafe certification and safe equipment handling, sets a skilled Meat Cutter apart. Effective teamwork and a clean, organized work environment further enhance the quality and efficiency of their work.
Yes, having a ServSafe certification is essential for Meat Cutter positions in Massachusetts, including Roche Bros. Additionally, candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and possess a solid understanding of safe meat processing practices to comply with state regulations.
Roche Bros. emphasizes a respectful, supportive, and team-oriented working style called RSTO to build a strong meat department. The Meat Cutter collaborates closely with colleagues, contributing to high morale and a cooperative environment that benefits both staff and customers.
Success is gauged by adherence to company standards in cutting, wrapping, and stocking meat, maintaining cleanliness and safety, and efficiently managing product rotation. Completing onboarding e-learnings within 30 days also reflects a Meat Cutter’s commitment to Roche Bros.' expectations.
Roche Bros. offers a competitive hourly wage for Meat Cutters in Mashpee, ranging from $17.30 to $22.50. Actual pay depends on experience, qualifications, and internal equity, aligning with Massachusetts' pay transparency laws to ensure fair compensation.
Mashpee shows steady demand for Meat Cutter roles, driven by local grocery chains like Roche Bros. While competition exists, candidates with ServSafe certification and proven meat cutting expertise typically find favorable opportunities in this community-oriented market.
Absolutely. Compliance with Massachusetts health and safety standards shapes how Meat Cutters manage sanitation, temperature controls, and product handling. Roche Bros. aligns practices with these regulations to ensure both legal adherence and customer trust.
Roche Bros. focuses heavily on teamwork dynamics and associate morale, setting it apart from typical meat cutting jobs. Their RSTO culture combined with rigorous sanitation and safety protocols creates a more collaborative and secure work environment.
The role involves frequent lifting up to 80 lbs, standing on hard floors, and handling sharp tools. Continuous movement and attention to safety reduce injury risks while maintaining productivity in the cold, sometimes wet, environments typical of meat processing areas.