Meat Cutter

Festival Foods•New London, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Festival Foods Meat Cutter! Job Title : Meat Cutter (Full-Time) Reports To: Meat Manager Are you an experienced butcher or meat cutter with a passion for meat and seafood, and delivering exceptional guest service? Do you thrive in a grocery store environment, where your craftsmanship can truly shine? If so, we invite you to bring your expertise to our Meat Department as a Meat Cutter. Our Meat Department is central to providing high-quality, fresh meat products to our guests, helping them create memorable meals for any occasion. As a Meat Cutter, you will play a vital role in ensuring our meat offerings are prepared to perfection and meet the highest standards of quality.

Requirements

Proven experience as a butcher or in meat cutting within a grocery store, retail, or meat production setting.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and all personnel.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of perishable foods, particularly meat.
Must be over the age of 18.

Responsibilities

Utilize your meat cutting skills to prepare all non-case ready meat products, including cutting, grinding, wrapping, and trimming, according to established standards.
Provide expertise and leadership on the sales floor, ensuring safety and sanitation guidelines are followed, and inventory is effectively managed within the grocery store environment.
Apply your extensive knowledge as a butcher, understanding different cuts of meat and cooking techniques to assist guests and ensure the best product offerings.
Maintain and meet quality and quantity standards by filling all service and self-service cases, including fresh, frozen, and processed products.
Support your teammates and contribute positively to the culture of the Meat Department.
Increase sales by focusing on the details and ensuring products are visually appealing to our guests.
Reduce shrink by following production lists, accurate trim standards, and minimizing waste.
Ensure meat products are properly packaged, labeled, and stored according to company policies and procedures.
Assist in training Utility team members in grinding, sausage making, cutting for the service counter, special orders, wrapping, and filling products.
Lead by example in maintaining the cleanliness of the department, including the operation, maintenance, and sanitization of equipment.
Provide excellent service at the meat counter, offering expert knowledge and attentively assisting guests with their needs.
Collect and fulfill special orders and requests in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as needed to support the team.
Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.