Meat Cutter Floater

Hometown Grocers, Inc. • Wittenberg, WI

111d

About The Position

The Meat Cutter- Floater will assist in any and all tasks performed within the Meat Department in order to provide our guest with exceptional products and services. The Meat Cutter- Floater fills in at various stores to ensure the store’s meat department provides positive earnings and the department operates at standards set by Hometown Grocers. Delivers the highest level of customer service and satisfaction, by trimming and preparing standard cuts of meat. Demonstrates excellent teamwork, interpersonal skills, and commitment to the success of the team.

Requirements

• WI Certified Food Manager License (Hometown Grocers to reimburse if associate obtains while employed)
• Minimum of 12 months previous experience cutting meat including using knives and power equipment.
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate others.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and all associates.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the retail food business and perishable department operations.
• Ability to process all varieties of meat while operating tools safely.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal regulations, food handling and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of technology and the use of a computer.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple math problems.
• Thorough understanding of types, cuts, and preparation methods of meats.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent Customer Service Skills.
• Must be dependable and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for traveling to multiple stores to ensure department standards are achieved by cutting meat, working service counter, filling processed or frozen meat/seafood and training meat department associates.
• Assists Meat Manager to achieve business metric goals.
• Responsible for all non-case ready meat production including cutting, trimming, grinding, wrapping, marinating, sausage making, etc.
• Increases sales by ensuring visually appealing products.
• Reduces shrink by following production planning tools/cutting lists, recipes, and minimizing waste.
• Maintains an adequate level of supplies in the Meat department by replenishing items as needed.
• Collaborates daily with the Meat Manager and Assistant Meat Manager on proper par levels for fresh meat cuts/grinds.
• Assists in the writing/placing of meat orders and meat supplies.
• Assists in training of Utility team members including grinding, cutting product for the service counter, cutting special orders, wrapping, properly labeling and filling product.
• Contributes to overall cleanliness of the department by performing daily department sanitation.
• Completes periodic cutting yield tests with meat manager and assistant manager.
• Verifies meat deliveries for accuracy.
• Inspects displayed products for close or expired dates and removes when necessary.
• Provides customer service to guests including assisting Guests at the service counter.
• Takes special orders and other special requests and completes them in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees