Lead Meat Cutter - Shift Leader

Progresso•Garland, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Meat Cutter - Shift Leader to join our team. This role involves overseeing meat preparation, inventory management, customer service, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of meat cuts, preparation techniques, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and attractive meat market area. You will also be responsible for training new employees and ensuring high-quality products and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

3 years of minimum experience as a Lead of a Meat Department.
Ability to read at an eighth-grade level.
Basic knowledge of mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
Knowledge of the weight measurements.
Ability to use the scale.
Knowledge of Mexican meat cuts.
Knowledge in the preparation of carnitas, barbacoa and chicharrón.
Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Cut, trim, bone, tie and grind different types of meat (chicken, beef, pork).
Wrap and weigh meat to dispatch the customers.
Arrange the meat in the display case.
Estimate the amount and type of meat needed and order the meat supply.
Have a precise control of the products and inventory of all the meat.
Receive, inspect and store the meat.
Keep the meat market area clean, sanitary and visually attractive.
Ensure that the correct prices and signs for the meat market products are in place.
Develop, train and guide new employees in the preparation of all products of the meat market, including carnitas, barbacoa, chicharrón and do them if necessary.
Recognize opportunities to sell products from other departments and apply suggestive selling techniques.
Develop a professional relationship with the customer to increase sales.
Daily inspect and evaluate the quality of the meat market products.
Work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Perform all activities of a shift leader when required.
Keep work area clean, orderly and free from safety hazards.
Report faulty equipment and hazards to management.
Perform any other task assigned by the store manager.