Meat - Cutter

Good Food Holdings Companies • Encinitas, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Lazy Acres Natural Market, we believe in a natural approach to optimal health and wellness. From organic and seasonal produce and products steeped in tradition to functional supplements and body care, we are here to support you in mind, body, and soul. Our friendly, informative, and passionate team members remain committed to providing exceptional service and wellness tips to our community; and accommodating the needs of our guests. We continue to live by the closely held belief that our collective actions can and will contribute to a healthier planet. We’re committed to creating an environment that will attract the most passionate and enthusiastic people in our field. We’re always on the lookout for people inspired by health, wellness, and eating clean, and strive for excellent customer service. Our Leadership is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, offering opportunities for professional growth, education, and community involvement.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); six months to one-year related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Regularly required to stand and/or sit for eight hours at a time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Required to sit and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• You love food and can create an experience that is beyond the everyday.
• You have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment.
• You can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests' expectations.
• You are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work.
• You embody a spirit of entrepreneurship and mutual respect.
• You approach every situation with a YES! attitude and seek to find a solution to all opportunities that arise.

Responsibilities

• Cuts, trims, and bones carcass sections or prime cuts to reduce to cooking cuts such as roasts, steaks, chops, stew cubes, and grinding meat.
• Works out by products -- lamb necks, riblets, veal products -- assures nothing gets old.
• Breaks veal and lamb.
• Cuts and weighs steaks and chops for individual servings.
• Shapes and ties roasts. Fills showcase once the meat has been cut.
• Receives, inspects, and stores meat upon delivery.
• Inform the Meat Manager on the status of stock -- especially the shortage of items.
• Provides information to customers about all the cuts of lamb, pork, beef, poultry, and types of sausage, convenience items, and self-serve items.
• Prepares convenience items for the showcase including but not limited to kabobs, stir-fry, stuffed items, and marinated items.
• Provides customers with information regarding the preparation of products in the showcase.
• To learn Assistant Manager job responsibilities for consideration of future advancement.
• At times, may directly supervise 3-5 employees in the Meat Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities by Company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K
• Numerous scholarship opportunities are available to full & part-time team members
• 20% discount at all Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres locations
• $60 credit to Shoes for Crews every 6 months of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED