Apprentice Meat Cutter
About The Position
This 36-week apprenticeship is for individuals interested in learning the traditional trade of meat cutting. Apprentices work alongside meat managers, sausage makers, chicken cutters, and beef cutters, learning Harmons’ standards and expectations. The position involves daily practice to ensure the quality, freshness, safety, and profitability of fresh-cut meat products, and assisting with preparation of beef, pork, chicken, and turkey. Apprentices are evaluated at the end of the program; those certified receive a pay increase and may be placed in a meat department or work across multiple stores to fill cutting shifts until a permanent position is available.
Requirements
- Current Food Handler’s Permit.
- Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
- Strong organization and planning skills.
- Solid verbal and listening communication skills for effective communication with customers and fellow associates.
- Ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for individual and team success.
- Integrity, a positive attitude, a mission-driven and self-directed approach, and a demonstrated commitment to Harmons’ mission and collaborative work.
- Continually strive to be product-minded, customer-minded, personnel-minded, detailed, consistent, and forward-focused.
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Experience and enjoyment in preparing, cooking, and eating a variety of meat products, including beef, pork, chicken, turkey, and seafood.
Responsibilities
- Follow established departmental and store policies and procedures.
- Ensure the quality and freshness of products and services provided by the meat department.
- Learn to maintain appropriate product assortment and inventory levels.
- Confirm signage and accurate pricing for meat service case products, including advertised items.
- Clean and sanitize the meat department daily and maintain company appearance standards.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Learn and practice producing cuts of beef, pork, chicken, and turkey.
- Assist with custom meat orders for customers.
- Learn and use logs and other required documentation, completing them promptly and accurately to meet food safety standards.
- Learn techniques for grinding beef, pork, chicken, and turkey as needed.
- Wrap cut and ground meat products as needed.
- Minimize waste by following production sheets, checking code dates, and rotating products correctly.
- Receive and restock meat department products.
- Complete assigned tasks efficiently and on time.
- Set a professional and positive example for others.
- Maintain company safety, sanitation, and productivity standards.
- Assist as needed to support the success of the meat department.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
