Meat Cutter

Houchens Food Group•Marked Tree, AR

About The Position

The Meat Cutter is responsible for the meat operation, including preparing, storing, cutting, cleaning, and serving meat. The position supports inventory, ordering, bookkeeping, shrink control, product rotation, customer service, and the safe, clean operation of the meat department.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
No prior experience necessary.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
Ability to adapt to workplace changes and work independently with minimal supervision.
Effective oral communication skills.
Customer-oriented approach while following company procedures.
Attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to work at a sustained pace, produce quality work, and complete tasks under pressure.
Dependability, motivation, patience, and a friendly, enthusiastic demeanor.

Responsibilities

Monitor food distribution and ensure guidelines are followed.
Clean and sterilize dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, and facilities.
Keep coolers, cases, and displays stocked.
Work scheduled shifts as assigned by the meat and/or store manager.
Provide customers with friendly, courteous, and prompt service.
Maintain good communication with the meat manager.
Share responsibility for controlling shrink.
Properly record all hours worked and verify and sign the time ticket report.
Monitor food preparation and serving.
Assist in recording and maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for weekly and monthly meat purchases.
Assist in maintaining records to control shrink through inventory and ordering.
Assist with inventorying products on hand before preparing a meat order.
Assist the Meat Manager with taking a four-week-period meat inventory.
Ensure received and stocked products are rotated.
Ensure meat coolers and cases operate at the proper temperature.
Ensure proper safety procedures are followed.
Clean and maintain the meat department, coolers, cases, and equipment.