Full Time Experienced Butcher

BJ's Wholesale Club • Willoughby, OH

24d

About The Position

The Experienced Butcher receives, rotates, cuts, wraps, and merchandises fresh and processed meats, including grinds. The role also assists with merchandising seafood, prepared foods, cheeses, and pre-packed deli items, as well as work in the rotisserie chicken area and full-service deli. The butcher assists Members with meat selections and prepares special meat arrangements while maintaining sanitation and safety standards in the meat department.

The position supports BJ’s club policies, procedures, compliance, and GOLD Member and Club Standards. Team members are expected to provide friendly, helpful service, address or escalate Member concerns, work collaboratively, maintain a safe and positive environment, and contribute to consistent execution of club standards. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• Completion of a training program or apprenticeship.
• Previous meat cutting experience.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to frequently lift objects up to 50 pounds and, with assistance, move heavy or awkward objects weighing more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of automatic or hand wrapping machines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Members by recommending products and answering questions about meat, poultry, and seafood.
• Prepare special meat cuts ordered by Members.
• Cut, grind, and process fresh meats according to company cutting standards.
• Weigh, package, wrap, and label meat, poultry, and seafood according to company packaging standards.
• Keep the meat case stocked with currently available products and maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Ensure meat, seafood, prepared foods, and cheese cases are fully stocked.
• Rotate meat, poultry, seafood, prepared foods, and cheeses according to expiration dates.
• Dispose of damaged or expired products according to established guidelines.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, display fixtures, and meat department areas, including the cooler, freezer, and refrigerated display cases.
• Inspect and store meat deliveries and ensure received meats meet or exceed company quality standards.
• Receive and unpack meat, poultry, seafood, prepared foods, and cheeses in the meat cooler and freezer.
• Follow club policies and procedures and support their application and compliance.
• Provide service excellence, resolve or de-escalate Member concerns, and maintain a safe, positive environment.
• Work as part of a team to deliver GOLD Member and Club Standards, including stocking, executing promotional plans, maintaining accurate signage, and keeping the club clean and organized.
• Understand how to access and read department production or financial performance reporting and how execution affects business results.
• Perform other assigned duties, including placing orders and working in other departments as needed.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Daily Pay access to earned pay before payday; a fee may apply.
• Complimentary The Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for someone in the household.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Three medical plan options.
• Optional dental and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match for team members age 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with shares available at a 15% discount; eligibility requirements vary by position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed