Apprentice Meat Cutter

Harmons•Midvale, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 36-week program designed to mentor individuals interested in becoming skilled meat cutters. Apprentices will work alongside experienced meat managers, sausage makers, chicken cutters, and beef cutters to learn Harmons' standards and expectations. The program focuses on ensuring the quality, freshness, safety, and profitability of fresh cut meat products. Upon successful completion and evaluation, apprentices may receive a raise increase and be placed in a meat department position or used to fill cutting shifts until a permanent role is available.

Requirements

Current Food Handler’s Permit
Enjoys and has experience preparing, cooking, and eating a variety of meat products including beef, pork, chicken, turkey, and seafood.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
Excellent organization and planning skills.
Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with customers and fellow associates.
Possesses ability to accept constructive review; accountable for one’s own success and success of the team.
Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaboratively.
Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, consistent, and forward focused.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures.
Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the meat department provides.
Learns how to maintain the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the meat department.
Confirms signage and accurate pricing for all meat service case products, paying attention to ad items.
Ensures the meat department is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets company standards for appearance.
Deliver excellent customer service to all customers.
Learns and practices producing all cuts of beef, pork, chicken, and turkey.
Assists in fulfilling custom meat orders for customers.
Learns and uses logs and other required documentation and ensures they are filled out immediately and accurately to ensure food safety standards are met.
Learns the techniques for grinding beef, pork, chicken, and turkey as needed.
Wraps cut and ground meat products as needed.
Minimizes waste by following production sheets, checking code-dates, and ensuring rotation is done correctly.
Receives and restocks products for the meat department.
Completes assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner.
Sets a professional and positive example to others.
Ensures company standards for safety, sanitation, and productivity are maintained.
Assists as needed to ensure the success of the meat department as a whole.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.