LOCAVORE - MEAT CUTTER

Leevers•Denver, CO

96d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Cutter assists the Meat Manager with the proper operation of the Meat Department. The role involves cutting meat and helping achieve satisfactory operating results in accordance with company procedures, policies, and goals. The Meat Cutter is expected to model professionalism, ethical behavior, and effective decision-making. The position may require working in more than one store.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of previous experience cutting meat, including using hand tools and power equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, cubing machines, and power saws.
Comprehensive product knowledge and ability to train other meat team members.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service and leadership skills.
Dependability and flexibility.
Must adhere to the uniform dress code.
Ability to understand issues quickly and resolve them.
Ability to work toward goals using effective methods and satisfy customers.
Ability to work respectfully with managers, coworkers, and customers; share information and teach others.
Must follow rules and policies and be willing to learn new things.
Ability to reach, bend, balance, lift, and repeatedly transport objects weighing up to 30 pounds; product may weigh up to 100 pounds at times, and heavy product must be moved with assistance.
Ability to stand, walk, or move about for extended periods.
Ability 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 the display counter according to company procedures so they are attractive to customers.
Assist the Meat Manager in maintaining adequate inventory of meat products and supplies.
Enforce established programs and help ensure compliance with city codes, health regulations, weights and measures regulations, and department standards.
Break down, cut, and bone meat; make chorizo and grind meat as required.
Ensure freshness and high product quality.
Use knives and power equipment to cut and package authorized beef, pork, and poultry items according to company policies and procedures.
Update displays and case signs and merchandise 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 ensuring meat quality.
Meet and maintain daily sanitation and quality standards in accordance with company policy.
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.