Leetsdale Save A Lot Meat Cutter

Leevers • Denver, CO

4d

About The Position

The Meat Cutter helps ensure the store’s meat department operates according to company standards, supports sales and profitability, and provides a high level of customer service. Working under the direction of the Meat Manager, the role follows the company’s meat merchandising plan and prepares standard cuts according to the Meat Cutter Resource Manual. This is a non-management position without authority to make employment decisions such as hiring, termination, demotion, or promotion.

The work is performed primarily in a temperature-controlled environment ranging from 38–45°F. The role requires regular handling and movement of meat products, use of knives and power equipment, and physical activity including standing, reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, walking, pushing, pulling, and sawing motions. Items weighing 20–50 pounds are lifted and carried regularly; heavier items require a coordinated team lift.

Applicants must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of the Leevers Meat Cutter Training Program is required within three months. Food Safety Certification may be required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successfully complete the Leevers Meat Cutter Training Program within three months.
• Food Safety Certification may be required.
• Proficiency in basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Dependability and flexibility, including willingness to work in other store areas as needed.
• Must adhere to a uniform dress code.
• Ability to reach, bend, balance, lift, and carry items weighing 20–50 pounds regularly; items over 50 pounds require a coordinated team lift.
• Ability to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and reach, bend, twist, stoop, or walk for most of the duty period.
• Ability to move heavy product with assistance and to push, pull, grasp, and use sawing motions for extended periods.
• Company work history may 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.

Responsibilities

• Cut, package, wrap, weigh, price, and label meat products using knives and power equipment in accordance with company and USDA standards.
• Prepare and maintain attractive meat displays to support 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.
• Work under the direction of the Meat Manager.
• Be willing to work in other store areas as needed, potentially with little or no advance notice.

What This Job Offers

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