Journey Meat Cutter

Good Food Holdings Companies•Sammamish, WA

15d•$31 - $31

About The Position

The Meat Cutter is a key member of Metropolitan Market’s Meat Department and is responsible for customer service, sales generation, product preparation, food safety, quality control, workplace safety, and merchandising. The role cuts meat with precision and skill and helps customers with product selection, recipe ideas, and meal solutions. It also supports ordering, inventory, vendor relations, product displays, pricing and signage, and department operations under the direction of the Meat Manager. The position is classified as non-exempt and union.

Requirements

At least two years of retail meat industry experience.
Possess the license required by the state and/or county.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, produce quality work to deadlines, and demonstrate urgency, time management, and organizational skills.
Self-motivated, takes initiative, and demonstrates problem-solving ability.
Knowledge of food safety and HACCP/Department of Health guidelines.
Adequate product information and demonstrated ability to use product knowledge to serve customers; comprehensive understanding of food, including ingredients, applications, pronunciations, and culinary skills.
Genuine passion for food and interest in learning about food and related products.
Proven ability to work well as a team member and with diverse groups of people.
Exceptional customer service skills and strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
Professionalism and confidentiality in performing job responsibilities.
Dependability and ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to lift and carry unassisted up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 70 pounds occasionally.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including frequent standing/walking, carrying, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, bending/twisting, talking, hearing, and vision-related tasks.

Nice To Haves

Successful experience with food merchandising and display.

Responsibilities

Assist with product ordering, determine order quantities, verify costs, maintain vendor relations, and report vendor price changes to the Meat Manager.
Assist with product selection and category management; maintain display inventory and support sales through effective merchandising.
Follow preparation guidelines and recipes, maintaining food consistency, quality, freshness, and portion control.
Process mis-picks, damaged goods, credits, invoices, and weight-billed products according to established policies; report issues as required.
Stock and rotate products, clean as part of stocking tasks, monitor short-coded products, and complete assigned pricing, signage, and display adjustments.
Participate in quarterly or as-needed physical inventories.
Develop and maintain product displays and support accurate product information, descriptions, and signage.
Prepare for weekly Culinary Artist presentations as needed and provide adequate inventory of featured products.
Greet customers, build rapport and loyalty, answer questions, recommend products, support sales, and follow through on requests or concerns.
Maintain current product knowledge through reading, self-education, tastings, trend awareness, and product-use research.
Provide information about store layout, services, promotions, and special products; handle customer and other phone inquiries professionally.
Keep the Meat Department clean, organized, and customer-friendly, and maintain safe, clean, organized back rooms, walk-in coolers, and freezers.
Follow food safety, sanitation, HACCP, Department of Health, loss prevention, risk management, and accident-prevention requirements.
Complete daily assignments accurately and on time, attend required department and store meetings, and use work equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
Handle and store cutlery safely and maintain a safe environment for customers and employees, promptly addressing hazards.
Contribute to a positive team environment, communicate and resolve issues constructively, and use company feedback and conflict-resolution processes as needed.
Participate in training and mentoring Apprentice Meat Cutters and Meat Wrappers as needed or assigned; pursue training and improve job performance.
Accept delegated responsibilities and direction from the Meat Manager and complete assigned projects within the given timeframe.
Follow procedures for customer telephone orders and applicable company, union, and legal requirements.
Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality, appearance, uniform standards, cleanliness, and personal hygiene.
Work a flexible schedule as business needs require and meet attendance requirements.
Identify and communicate process or system improvements and perform other responsibilities assigned by the Meat Manager.