Meat Apprentice

SpartanNash•Ada, MI

About The Position

This role is responsible for cutting different types of meat into a variety of cuts and preparing related products to meet company and department standards for variety, size, quality, and trim. The position also contributes to the financial interests of the store during the work shift and completes other assigned duties in a timely manner. The Meat Apprentice prepares, prices, packages, stocks, and merchandises meat products; assists customers; and follows company safety, food safety, cleaning, and guest experience guidelines. Duties may also be assigned in other departments based on customer experience needs.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.
  • Basic mathematical skills.
  • Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

  • One year of retail or other related experience preferred.
  • Prior experience in a Meat Cutter or Apprentice role strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Cut and weigh steaks, chops, and other meats for individual servings.
  • Produce value-added products according to established guidelines.
  • Cut, trim, and bone carcass sections or prime cuts into cooking cuts.
  • Follow established recipes to grind and tray meats and make sausage and other products.
  • Price, date, wrap, and/or bag meat products using department scales and established guidelines.
  • Fill, rotate, and merchandise shelves, cases, and displays.
  • Notify the manager when products or supplies need to be ordered.
  • Receive, unload, and stock merchandise.
  • Maintain familiarity with department products, including differences in price, taste, preparation, and use.
  • Use suggestive selling techniques with customers.
  • Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-stocked department.
  • Follow PPE and safety guidelines, food safety and cleaning expectations, and guest experience guidelines.
  • Perform tasks in other departments as assigned based on customer experience needs.
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned.
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