Meat Specialist (Prior Meat Cutting Experience Needed)

Hy-Vee•Independence, MO

About The Position

The Meat Specialist is a fully skilled position responsible for cutting and merchandising fresh meat commodities. The role provides friendly customer service, supports a pleasant work environment, and follows company and store policies, including department guidelines for hygiene, dress, and food safety. The specialist may manage the department when the Department Manager and Assistant Department Manager are absent. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school education or equivalent.
Complete Hy-Vee food safety training.
Ability to solve practical problems, interpret instructions, and work with a variety of variables with limited standardization.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to file, post, and mail materials; copy data between records; identify customer requests; and guide people by providing basic direction.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Visual ability to see at near and far distances, with or without correction, and to perceive depth, distinguish colors, and maintain field of vision.
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Over one year of related work experience is preferred.
Prior meat-cutting experience is indicated as needed in the job title.

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, efficient, friendly customer service and assist customers with finding and reaching products, handling heavy items, and sharing suggestions or requests.
Answer customer telephone calls promptly and helpfully.
Work with coworkers as a team 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 beyond routine replenishment.
Monitor refrigeration temperatures.
Follow department and company guidelines for personal hygiene and dress, as well as company policies and store guidelines.
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.