Meat Cutter

Pay and Save•Crane, TX

About The Position

The Meat Cutter works in the meat department to maintain market conditions and departmental standards in accordance with company policies, operating procedures, security measures, and regulations. The role supports the department’s merchandising plan, product quality and rotation, sanitation, and safety, and contributes to a store culture reflecting the company’s guiding principles, core values, and vision. The position involves frequent interaction with customers and teammates, and occasional contact with teammates at other locations, corporate office personnel, and vendors. The Meat Cutter reports to the Meat Manager or Store Manager and does not supervise teammates. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an apprentice or training program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of various meat cuts and types of meat products, including 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: exert 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and/or 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.
Receive, weigh, price-mark, break down, and restock meat products according to approved procedures.
Control damaged, spoiled, and out-of-date products and dispose of them according to company policy.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 inspect product quality, count or weight, and condition.
Communicate and coordinate with the Meat Manager, including providing feedback from the store.
Assist in implementing the department merchandising plan and training department teammates.
Follow company policies, programs, procedures, guidelines, safety standards, and Management Awareness policies and goals.
Work with teammates to identify root 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.
Maintain housekeeping and sanitation standards.
Ensure meat cuts are attractively presented and re-wrap products as necessary.
Clean and sanitize meat preparation areas, equipment, and fixtures according to department standards.
Monitor cleaning and sanitizing supply levels and inform the Meat Manager when they are low.
Perform other duties as assigned.