Meat Cutter

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Columbia, MO

29d

About The Position

The Meat Specialist is a fully skilled position responsible for cutting and merchandising all fresh meat commodities. The role provides friendly, efficient customer service and supports a pleasant work environment. It may manage the department when the Department Manager and Assistant Department Manager are absent. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school education 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; identify customer requests through conversation; and guide people and provide basic direction.
Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Visual ability including near and distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision, with or without correction.
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
Daily exposure to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, cleaning chemicals or solvents, and electrical shock in a fast-paced work environment.
Daily contact with customers and the general public, and contact with vendors or suppliers in the absence of the department manager.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Over one year of related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, efficient, friendly customer service and assist customers with locating or reaching products, handling heavy items, and communicating suggestions or requests.
Answer customer telephone calls promptly and helpfully.
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 beyond routine replenishment.
Monitor refrigeration temperatures.
Follow department and company guidelines for personal hygiene, dress, and other policies.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.
Manage the department when the Department Manager and Assistant Department Manager are absent.
Wrap, weigh, and label product.
Clean the department.
Replenish and organize coolers.
Assist in other store areas and perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.