El Mercado de Colorado Meat Cutter

Leevers • Aurora, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Cutter helps ensure the store’s meat department meets company standards, drives sales, and maximizes profitability. The role provides a high level of customer service by following the company’s meat merchandising plan and preparing standard meat cuts according to the Meat Cutter Resource Manual. The Meat Cutter contributes to team success through strong teamwork and interpersonal skills and works under the direction of the Meat Manager. This is a non-management position without authority to make hiring, termination, promotion, demotion, or other tangible employment decisions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Complete the Leevers Meat Cutter Training Program within three months.
• Proficiency in basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependability and flexibility, including willingness to work in other store areas as needed with little or no advance notice.
• Excellent customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Adherence to the uniform dress code.
• Company work history will be strongly considered, including attendance, work performance, safety, policy compliance, and performance.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience safely using manual pallet jacks, hand tools, and power equipment, including knives, wrappers, scales, slicers, a cubing machine, and a power saw where certified to cut meat.
• Spanish or other language proficiency.
• Food Safety Certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Meat Manager.
• Cut, package, wrap, weigh, price, and label meat products using knives and power equipment in accordance with company and USDA standards.
• Prepare, merchandise, and maintain attractive meat displays to maximize sales.
• Ensure proper product rotation, dating, and storage in display cases and coolers.
• Receive, inspect, and store meat deliveries while maintaining the cold chain and product quality.
• Maintain daily sanitation, food safety, and quality standards in accordance with company policy.
• Assist with ordering, inventory processes, markdowns, and scale operations as needed.
• Perform other related duties to support store operations and protect company assets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED