Meat cutter

Meijer•Greenfield, WI

21d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Meat Cutter keeps store meat cases stocked, clean, organized, and accurately priced during business hours. The role assists customers with purchases, information, and product selection while maintaining a friendly, energetic demeanor and following all Meat Department procedural guidelines. Responsibilities include receiving and inspecting shipments, monitoring product quality and temperatures, rotating stock, cutting and packaging meat and seafood, preparing specialty products to Fresh Thyme recipe standards, and maintaining clean, sanitary, and safe work areas. The position uses department equipment and cutting accessories, follows required dating and labeling procedures, and participates in pre-inventory preparation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
At least 2 years of professional experience.
Maintain the highest level of customer service.
Adapt to a changing, high-volume retail environment and work in a cross-functional team.
Take initiative when problems arise and adapt to a variety of situations.
Demonstrate attention to detail, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Have excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working with peers and senior management.
Multitask and maintain strong organizational skills; support and contribute to team goals.
Work varied hours and days as business dictates.
Be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations applicable to grocery retail.
Have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Have skills working with knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery.
Have expert packaging and wrapping skills and the ability to cut and weigh various amounts of meat and seafood.
Understand COOL compliance for seafood, including the countries of origin of products.

Nice To Haves

2–3 years of grocery retail experience with Meat Department processes and procedures.
Previous experience in the natural foods industry.
Completion of a journeyman cutter or apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

Stock, face, fill, organize, and present meat products according to department schematics; ensure tags and prices are accurate.
Keep meat aisles, storage areas, and work areas clean and safe, including cleaning shelves and products, addressing spills and hazards, and sweeping floors.
Monitor rotation of meat products and remove expired stock.
Assist customers at the meat counter with inquiries, purchases, information, and product selection; sell and cross-sell products.
Receive, inspect, and log shipments for accuracy, temperature, and quality.
Operate 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 required meat and seafood products for the day.
Organize, stack, and rotate meat products in the cooler and freezer.
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, using the appropriate ingredients and assembly.
Use cutting accessories safely and wear mesh gloves while using a knife.
Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including organizing back stock and confirming tags match products.
Maintain product knowledge and preparation knowledge, and regularly check the department for an organized, sanitary, and clean appearance.
Perform other duties as assigned.