Meat Cutter (Sourcing)

BUSCH'S CAREER PAGE•Dexter, MI

27d

About The Position

Busch’s is hiring a Meat Cutter for its family-owned grocery retail business in Southeast Michigan. The position supports department sales and guest service by answering questions, making product and meal recommendations, and custom-cutting and processing fresh meat products to guest requests and quality specifications. The role also includes receiving, verifying, storing, packaging, pricing, and rotating products; maintaining service and self-service cases; preparing samples and special orders; and following food-safety, sanitation, and equipment-safety procedures. The starting wage is up to $21.60 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Meat/Seafood Department.
Knowledge of cuts of beef, pork, veal, lamb, and poultry.
Knowledge of preparation methods for various cuts and types of meat and poultry.
Proficient communication and interpersonal skills, including written, verbal, and listening skills.
Proficient selling skills, including asking questions, listening, and making product recommendations.
Merchandising skills to maintain fresh and appealing service and self-service displays.
Cleaning abilities sufficient to meet sanitation and visual standards.

Nice To Haves

Meat-cutting experience preferred.
Food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Answer guest questions and assist with purchases to build department sales.
Recommend meat cuts, preparation methods, and meal ideas to guests.
Determine cutting needs based on guest demand and custom-cut products to guest requests.
Cut and process fresh meat products according to quality specifications.
Receive, verify, and store department deliveries.
Package and price products.
Rotate and cull products to maintain freshness.
Scan waste for accurate shrink recording.
Grind meats according to prescribed procedures.
Promote products by preparing and offering samples.
Set and maintain service and self-service cases.
Clean and sanitize the department, equipment, work areas, service areas, containers, and utensils.
Follow safe food-handling and personal-hygiene practices.
Follow safety practices, including equipment Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Prepare products, ready-to-heat items, and special orders to specifications.
Adhere to Busch’s policies, practices, and procedures.
Build strong working relationships with guests, vendors, and associates.
Demonstrate hospitality when interacting with guests.