Meat Cutter

Hy-Vee•Columbia, MO

26d

About The Position

The Meat Specialist is a fully skilled position in the Meat Department responsible for cutting and merchandising fresh meat commodities. The role provides friendly customer service, prepares and handles meat products, maintains department standards, and may manage the department when the Department Manager and Assistant Department Manager are absent. The position operates in a fast-paced environment and is exposed daily to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, cleaning chemicals or solvents, and electrical shock.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Hy-Vee food safety training.
Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of variables with limited standardization and interpret instructions.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to file, post, and mail materials; copy data between records; communicate with customers to identify requests; and guide people or provide basic direction.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Visual ability to see from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet, with or without correction, and to perceive depth, distinguish colors, and maintain a field of vision.
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.

Nice To Haves

Over one year of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, efficient, friendly customer service and help customers locate or reach products, handle heavy items, and share suggestions or requests.
Answer customer calls promptly and provide helpful service.
Work collaboratively with co-workers to support customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
Tenderize, grind, and cut merchandise.
Prepare cutting lists for case fills and conduct cutting tests.
Order new items other than items strictly for replenishment.
Monitor refrigeration to ensure proper temperatures.
Follow department and company guidelines for personal hygiene, dress, and other policies.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.
Manage the department in the absence of the Department Manager and Assistant Department Manager.
Wrap, weigh, and label products.
Clean the department and replenish and organize coolers.
Assist in other areas of the store and perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.