Meat Cutter Apprentice - Grand Rapids/Holland Area

SpartanNash•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Cutter Apprentice is a paid apprenticeship that provides hands-on training in meat cutting, product preparation, and food safety, with opportunities for career growth and advancement. No prior meat cutting experience is required. The role cuts meat into a variety of prescribed cuts and prepares related products according to company and department standards, while contributing to the store’s financial interests. The apprentice may also be assigned other duties or tasks in other departments as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.
Basic mathematical skills.
Detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

One year of retail or other related experience 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 according to guidelines using department scales.
Fill, rotate, and merchandise shelves, cases, and displays.
Notify the manager when products or supplies need to be ordered.
Receive, unload, and stock merchandise.
Learn the products carried in the department, 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 other assigned duties in a timely manner, including tasks in other departments based on customer experience needs.