Meat Cutter

Meijer•Indianapolis, IN

8d•$20 - $22

About The Position

The Meat Cutter keeps store meat cases stocked and clean during business hours, assists customers, and maintains a friendly, energetic demeanor while following Meat Department procedures. The role involves preparing and packaging meat and seafood, maintaining product quality and safe temperatures, keeping department areas organized and sanitary, and providing knowledgeable customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
Maintain the highest level of customer service.
Ability to adapt to high-volume retail and work in a cross-functional team environment.
Ability to take initiative when problems arise and adapt to varied situations.
Advanced attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working with peers and senior management.
Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
Ability to support and contribute to team goals.
Ability to work varied hours and days as business dictates.
Familiarity with Health Department guidelines and regulations for grocery retail.
Basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Skills using knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery.
Expert packaging and wrapping skills.
Ability to cut and weigh various amounts of meat and seafood.
Understanding of COOL compliance for seafood, including the countries of origin for products.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2–3 years of grocery retail experience in Meat Department processes and procedures.
Previous experience in the natural foods industry is a plus.
Journeyman cutter qualification or completion of an apprenticeship program preferred.

Responsibilities

Stock, face, fill, and organize meat cases according to department schematics, and ensure product tags and pricing are accurate.
Keep meat aisles, storage areas, and work areas clean and safe, including cleaning shelves and products, removing spills and debris, and sweeping.
Monitor product rotation, paying particular attention to expired stock.
Respond to customer inquiries and assist with purchases, information, and product selection, including selling and cross-selling products.
Receive, inspect, and log products for shipment accuracy, temperature, and quality.
Operate meat department equipment, including knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Monitor proper temperatures throughout production of meat and seafood items.
Cut, tray, and package the required meat and seafood products for the day.
Organize, stack, and rotate meat products in the cooler and freezer.
Accurately weigh, label, package, and wrap meat products using scales, weight measures, and tares, and follow dating procedures.
Prepare specialty meat and seafood products according to Fresh Thyme recipe standards and assembly procedures.
Follow safe practices when using cutting accessories, including wearing mesh gloves while using a knife.
Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including organizing back stock and verifying that tags match products.
Maintain product knowledge and preparation skills, and regularly inspect the department for an organized, sanitary, clean appearance.
Perform other duties as assigned.