Meat Cutter Fulltime

Meijer•St. Peters, MO

18d•$20 - $23

About The Position

The Meat Cutter keeps store meat cases stocked and clean during business hours, assists customers, and maintains a friendly, energetic demeanor while following Meat Department procedures. The role includes stocking, presenting, rotating, cutting, weighing, labeling, packaging, and preparing meat and seafood products; receiving and inspecting shipments; monitoring product temperatures; and maintaining clean, safe, organized work areas, coolers, and freezers. The position also supports inventory preparation and provides knowledgeable customer service, including product recommendations and cross-selling.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
At least 2 years of professional experience.
Maintain the highest level of customer service.
Ability to adapt to changing, high-volume retail conditions and work in a cross-functional team environment.
Ability to take initiative when problems arise and adapt to a variety of situations.
Advanced attention to detail and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working with peers and senior management.
Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
Ability to support and contribute to team goals.
Ability to work varied hours and days as business dictates.
Familiarity with Health Department guidelines and regulations for grocery retail.
Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Skills using knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery.
Expert packaging and wrapping skills.
Ability to cut and weigh various amounts of meat and seafood.
Understanding of COOL compliance for seafood products, including country of origin.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2–3 years of grocery retail experience in Meat Department processes and procedures.
Previous experience in the natural foods industry is a plus.
Journeyman cutter qualification or completion of an apprenticeship program preferred.

Responsibilities

Stock meat cases, present and organize products according to department schematics, and ensure tags and prices are accurate.
Maintain clean and safe meat aisles, storage areas, shelves, products, and work areas; remove hazards and clean spills.
Monitor product rotation and remove expired stock.
Assist customers with purchases, information, product selection, selling, and cross-selling.
Receive, inspect, and log shipments for accuracy, temperature, and quality.
Operate meat department equipment, including knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Monitor proper temperatures throughout meat and seafood production.
Cut, tray, and package the meat and seafood products required for the day.
Organize, stack, and rotate meat products in coolers and freezers.
Accurately weigh and label products using scales, weight measures, and tares; package and wrap products and follow dating procedures.
Prepare specialty meat and seafood products according to Fresh Thyme recipe standards.
Follow safety practices when using cutting accessories, including wearing mesh gloves while using a knife.
Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including managing back stock and matching tags to products.
Maintain product knowledge and preparation skills, and regularly check the department for an organized, sanitary, clean appearance.
Perform other duties as assigned.