Montbello Save A Lot Meat Cutter

Leevers•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Meat Cutter assists the Meat Manager with the proper operation of the Meat Department. The role involves cutting and preparing meat to achieve satisfactory operating results in compliance with company procedures and policies and to support company goals. The Meat Cutter is expected to model professionalism, ethical behavior, and effective decision-making. The position works primarily in a temperature-controlled environment maintained at 38–45 degrees. The role may require assignment to more than one store. Employees must comply with company policy and applicable laws; duties may vary by department or location.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of previous experience cutting meat, including use of hand tools and power equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, a cubing machine, and a power saw.
Comprehensive product knowledge and ability to train other meat team members.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service and leadership skills.
Dependable and flexible.
Must adhere to the uniform dress code.
Able to understand situations quickly, figure things out, and resolve issues.
Able to work toward goals using methods demonstrated by store managers and satisfy customers.
Able to respect and work well with managers, coworkers, and customers.
Must follow rules and policies and be willing to learn new things.
Able to reach, bend, balance, lift, and transport objects weighing up to 30 pounds repeatedly; product may sometimes weigh up to 100 pounds, and heavy product must be moved with assistance.
Able to stand, walk, or move about for extended periods.
Able to push, pull, grasp, and use sawing motions for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Previous training or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and arrange meat cuts and products in display cases according to company policies and procedures so they are attractive to customers.
Assist the Meat Manager in maintaining adequate inventory of meat products and supplies.
Enforce established programs and comply with city codes, health regulations, and weights-and-measures regulations; ensure department standards are met.
Break, cut, and bone meat; make chorizo and grind meat as required.
Ensure freshness and high product quality.
Use knives and power equipment to cut or package authorized beef, pork, and poultry items according to company policies and procedures.
Update display and case signs, and merchandise and present meat to maximize sales.
Maintain proper date rotation for dated and undated products in display cases and storage coolers.
Wrap, weigh, and price meat cuts.
Label packages according to COOL, USDA, and Leevers standards.
Receive, inspect, and store meat deliveries while maintaining the cold chain and meat quality.
Meet daily sanitation and quality standards and follow Leevers policies.
Maintain a clean and safe environment for customers and employees.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with employees and peers.
Provide great customer service.
Protect company property, funds, and merchandise.
Work in more than one store when assigned.
Share information and teach other team members as appropriate.