Meat Cutter

Hy-Vee•Cedar Falls, IA

About The Position

The Meat Specialist is a fully skilled position responsible for cutting and merchandising fresh meat commodities. The role provides prompt, friendly customer service and supports a pleasant, team-oriented shopping environment. It may manage the department in the absence of the Department Manager and Assistant Department Manager. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Hy-Vee food safety training.
Ability to solve practical problems involving variables with limited standardization and interpret instructions.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to file, post, and mail materials; copy data between records; communicate with customers to identify requests; and guide people by providing basic direction.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Vision sufficient for near and far distances, depth perception, color identification, and field of vision, with or without correction.
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.

Nice To Haves

Over one year of related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, efficient, and friendly customer service, including greeting customers, helping them locate or reach products, assisting with heavy items, and conveying customer suggestions or requests.
Answer customer telephone calls promptly and helpfully.
Work with coworkers to support customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
Tenderize, grind, and cut merchandise.
Prepare cutting lists for case fills and conduct cutting tests.
Order new items beyond routine replenishment.
Monitor refrigeration temperatures.
Follow department and company guidelines for personal hygiene, dress, and other policies.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.
Manage the department when the Department Manager and Assistant Department Manager are absent.
Wrap, weigh, and label product.
Clean the department and replenish and organize coolers.
Assist in other store areas and perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.