Meat Specialist/Meat Cutter

Hy-Vee • Maplewood, NJ

231d • $17 - $21

About The Position

The meat specialist is a fully skilled job that cuts and merchandises all fresh meat commodities. This position requires a professional license or certification and is focused on providing excellent customer service while ensuring the quality and safety of meat products. The meat specialist will work closely with customers, assisting them in finding products and enhancing their shopping experience. The role also involves managing the meat department in the absence of the department manager and assistant department manager.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Hy-Vee food safety training.
• Over one year of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions.
• Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner.
• Assists customers by escorting them to products, securing out-of-reach items, and loading or unloading heavy items.
• Makes note of and passes along customer suggestions or requests.
• Answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly, helpful service.
• Works with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Tenderizes, grinds, and cuts merchandise.
• Prepares cutting lists for case fills.
• Conducts cutting tests.
• Orders new items.
• Monitors refrigeration for proper temperatures.
• Maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress.
• Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
• Manages the department in the absence of the department manager and assistant department manager.
• Wraps, weighs, and labels product.
• Performs cleaning in the department.
• Replenishes and organizes coolers.
• Assists in other areas of the store as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $17.00 to $21.25 depending on experience.
• Access to company benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED