101 W CHELTENHAM SAVE A LOT MEAT CUTTER

Leevers•Cheltenham, PA

About The Position

The Meat Cutter assists the Meat Manager with the proper operation of the Meat Department. The role involves cutting and preparing meat, maintaining product quality and inventory, and presenting merchandise in a way that supports sales and customer service. The Meat Cutter is expected to follow company procedures and policies, meet applicable health and regulatory standards, and model professionalism, ethical behavior, and effective decision-making. The position requires comprehensive meat product knowledge and the ability to work with hand tools and power equipment. The Meat Cutter may help train other meat team members, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and may be assigned to work in more than one store. Work is primarily performed in a temperature-controlled environment of 38–45 degrees and includes extended periods of standing and movement, repetitive handling of products, and use of sawing motions.

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 meat product knowledge and ability to train other meat team members.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service and leadership skills.
Must be dependable and flexible.
Must adhere to the uniform dress code.
Ability to understand situations quickly, resolve issues, work toward goals using established methods, and satisfy customers.
Ability to respect and work well with managers, coworkers, and customers.
Ability to reach, bend, balance, lift, and transport objects weighing up to 30 pounds repeatedly; product may sometimes weigh up to 100 pounds, 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 place meat cuts and products in the display counter according to company policies and procedures.
Assist the Meat Manager in maintaining adequate inventory of meat products and supplies.
Enforce established programs and comply with city codes, health regulations, and weights and measures regulations; help ensure standards are met across departments.
Break, cut, and bone meat; make chorizo and grind meat as required.
Ensure product freshness and high quality.
Use knives and power equipment to cut and package authorized beef, pork, and poultry items according to company policies and procedures.
Update display 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 company standards.
Receive, inspect, and store meat deliveries while maintaining the cold chain and product quality.
Meet daily sanitation and quality standards and follow company policy.
Maintain a clean and safe environment for customers and employees.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with employees and peers.
Provide excellent customer service.
Protect company property, funds, and merchandise.
Share information and be willing to teach other team members.
Follow rules and policies and remain willing to learn.
May be assigned to work in more than one store.