Meat Cutter Apprentice

SpartanNash • East Jordan, MI

19d • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the SpartanNash team, the Meat Cutter Apprentice cuts meats into a variety of cuts and prepares related products according to company and department standards for variety, size, quality, and trim. The role also helps ensure the work shift supports the store’s financial interests and completes other assigned duties in a timely manner.

The position is based at 240 S. Lake, East Jordan, Michigan 49727. It involves working in a typical retail store environment with varied temperatures and exposure to outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually low to moderate, and travel requirements vary by assignment. SpartanNash describes its culture as People First and offers a competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and to bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.

Nice To Haves

• One year of retail or other related experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a Meat Cutter 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 according to established 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.
• 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 when assigned based on customer experience needs.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED