Meat Director

Blackford County Foods • Scottsburg, IN

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About The Position

To oversee the merchandising and operations of the meat department, and ensure quality service and selection of products to customers

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• At least 3 years of experience as a meat cutter
• Previous supervision experience preferred
• Must be able to communicate verbally with vendors, customers, employees and upper management
• Must be proficient in basic math skills
• Ability to properly and safely use knives, meat saw, meat grinder, cuber, baler, scales, electric jack, and any other cutting tools and mechanical equipment
• Lift up to 90 lbs to a height of 4’
• Carry up to 90 lbs a distance of approximately 20’ on a concrete or tile surface
• Walk a distance of approximately 30’ on a concrete or tile surface several times daily
• Stand for long periods of time on a concrete surface while cutting and wrapping meat, while in cold temperatures
• Push and pull product during cutting process and running lunchmeat carts
• Bend and twist when organizing product in display cases, coolers and freezer
• Speak and hear (in person and on the telephone) when communicating with vendors, customers, employees and management
• See to cut, trim, or grind meat, to complete paperwork and maintain display cases
• While performing this job, employee is regularly exposed to inside temperatures of 40 degrees Fahrenheit, with concrete or tile flooring and a moderate noise level. Chemicals are used regularly to clean the meat department to health and safety specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise department employees, including meat cutters and meat wrappers
• Ensure that the meat department runs smoothly and company procedures are followed
• Require employees to follow appropriate safety and sanitary procedures
• Order and purchase meat products as necessary to maintain adequate inventory and supplies
• Receive deliveries and verify that orders are correct
• Guarantee that meat is properly cut, trimmed, boned or ground to Save-a-Lot’s specifications and quality standards
• Ensure that meat product is properly wrapped, weighed, labeled, and placed in the display cases so that it is visually pleasing to customers
• Train meat cutters to properly and safely use knives and mechanical equipment
• Train meat cutters and wrappers in techniques of cutting and wrapping meat product to Save-a-Lot’s specifications
• Keep packaged and frozen meat display cases up to date and adequately filled
• Ensure that the meat department is properly cleaned, sanitized and maintained to the specifications of Save-a-Lot and state and local regulations
• Perform other duties and tasks as required by management

What This Job Offers

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