Meat Cutter

Giant Eagle•Monroeville, PA

20d

About The Position

Meat Cutters prepare meat and other products for sale, ensuring customers receive fresh products cut and presented according to their requirements. They provide guest service, answer questions, fill special orders, and help create a welcoming atmosphere that builds customer loyalty. The role supports the Meat Lead and the Meat Team while contributing to the store’s growth and success. Meat Cutters also maintain product displays, cleanliness, food safety, and equipment safety, and share their knowledge and enthusiasm for food with customers and team members.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a job-specific skills assessment.
Six to twelve months of experience or successful completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Meat cutting certification.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Teamwork and willingness to support colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Prior meat cutting experience.
Drive to grow a career in leadership and ability to inspire others.

Responsibilities

Cut meat into smaller sizes for packaging and sale.
Answer customer questions and fill special orders.
Rotate products and check code dates to support customer safety.
Wrap and maintain the meat case.
Provide products and services that meet internal and external customer requirements and follow the company’s guiding principles and service credo.
Prioritize safety for team members, guests, and products.
Become familiar with store products to answer questions and make suggestions.
Use knowledge of code dating.
Share enthusiasm and passion for food with team members and guests.
Greet customers in a friendly manner throughout the store.
Prepare ground meat by putting coarse ground meat into the grinder and then tray the meat.
Handle products and equipment according to food safety and safety guidelines.
Provide active sampling opportunities when appropriate.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floors, and other work areas to meet safety and sanitation regulations.
Accurately record and assist with preparing special orders.
Help maintain meat cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries.
Follow procedures to help the store meet out-of-stock percentage goals.
Unload deliveries by checking in the truck.