Meat Cutter

SpartanNash•Marion, IA
•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for cutting all types of meat into a variety of cuts and preparing related products according to company and department standards for variety, size, quality, and trim. The associate helps ensure the work shift contributes to the financial best interests of the store and completes other assigned duties in a timely manner. The role is performed in a typical retail store environment with varied temperatures and exposure to outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually low to moderate. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.
  • Basic mathematical skills.
  • Suggestive selling skills and product knowledge.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.

Nice To Haves

  • One year of retail or other related experience.
  • Prior experience in a Meat Cutter or Apprentice role.

Responsibilities

  • Cut and weigh steaks, chops, and other meat for individual servings.
  • Produce value-added products according to established guidelines.
  • Cut, trim, and bone carcass sections or prime cuts into cooking cuts.
  • Follow established recipes to grind and tray meats and make sausage and other products.
  • Price, date, wrap, and/or bag meat products using department scales and established guidelines.
  • Fill, rotate, and merchandise shelves, cases, and displays.
  • Notify the manager when products or supplies need to be ordered.
  • Receive, unload, and stock merchandise.
  • Maintain familiarity with department products, including differences in price, taste, preparation, and use.
  • Use suggestive selling techniques with customers.
  • Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-stocked department.
  • Follow PPE and safety guidelines, food safety and cleaning expectations, and guest experience guidelines.
  • Perform tasks in other departments as needed to meet customer experience needs.
  • Complete additional responsibilities as assigned.
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