Meat Cutter

Lowes•Ruidoso, NM

21d

About The Position

The Meat Cutter performs meat department duties in accordance with company policies, standards, security measures, regulations, and standard operating procedures. The role helps maintain proper market conditions and supports the store’s guiding principles, core values, and vision. The position involves preparing, handling, pricing, and displaying meat products; assisting with receiving and inventory procedures; maintaining sanitation and safety; and interacting frequently with customers and teammates. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an apprenticeship or training program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of various cuts and types of meat products and their recommended uses or cooking methods.
Knowledge of and ability to operate meat department equipment.
Ability to read and write English.
Good customer relations skills.
Basic math skills.
Ability to calculate mixture ratios when preparing cleaning solutions.
Ability to perform heavy work, exerting 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to walk and/or stand for significant periods and to climb, bend, push, pull, twist, grasp, squeeze, stoop, kneel, squat, reach, handle, finger, feel, hear, and see.
Ability to read small letters and dates on meat items.

Responsibilities

Wrap, weigh, and price meats and related products.
Rotate perishable merchandise according to departmental procedures.
Follow approved procedures for receiving, weighing, price marking, breaking down, pricing, marking, and restocking meat products.
Control damaged, spoiled, and out-of-date products and dispose of them according to company policy.
Assist in maintaining the price book and meat scales.
Check meat deliveries against vendor invoices and verify product quality, count or weight, and condition.
Communicate and coordinate with the Meat Manager, including providing feedback from the store.
Assist with implementing the department merchandising plan and training department teammates.
Comply with company policies, programs, procedures, guidelines, and safety standards.
Work with teammates to identify the causes of issues and inefficiencies and communicate company expectations.
Interact with customers and teammates.
Maintain the work area to support a safe environment for teammates and customers.
Unload trucks, break down loads, and stock products.
Help maintain Management Awareness policies and goals in the meat department.
Maintain housekeeping and sanitation standards.
Present meat cuts attractively and re-wrap products as necessary.
Clean and sanitize meat preparation areas, equipment, and fixtures according to department standards.
Monitor cleaning supplies and sanitizing chemicals and inform the Meat Manager when levels are low.
Perform other duties as assigned.