Meat Cutter

SpartanNash•Allendale, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for cutting all types of meat into a variety of cuts and preparing related products according to company and department standards for variety, size, quality, and trim. The role helps ensure that the work shift contributes to the store’s financial interests and completes other duties as assigned in a timely manner. The position involves preparing, weighing, pricing, dating, wrapping, and merchandising meat products; receiving and stocking merchandise; maintaining department cleanliness and product availability; following food safety, cleaning, safety, PPE, and guest experience guidelines; and assisting other departments when needed to meet customer experience needs. The work takes place in a typical retail store environment with varied temperatures and possible exposure to outside weather conditions. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.
Basic mathematical skills.
Suggestive selling skills and product knowledge.
Attention to detail.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.

Nice To Haves

One year of retail or other related experience is preferred.
Prior experience in a Meat Cutter or Apprentice role is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Cut and weigh steaks, chops, and other meats for individual servings.
Produce value-added products according to established guidelines.
Cut, trim, and bone carcass sections or prime cuts into cooking cuts.
Follow established recipes to grind and tray meats and make sausage and other products.
Price, date, wrap, and/or bag meat products according to established guidelines using department scales.
Fill, rotate, and merchandise shelves, cases, and displays.
Notify the manager when products or supplies need to be ordered.
Receive, unload, and stock merchandise.
Maintain familiarity with department products, including their prices, tastes, preparation, and uses.
Use suggestive selling techniques with customers.
Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-stocked department.
Follow PPE and safety guidelines.
Follow food safety and cleaning expectations.
Follow guest experience guidelines.
Perform tasks in other departments as assigned based on customer experience needs.
Complete additional responsibilities as assigned.