Meat Specialist (Prior Meat Cutting Experience Needed)

Hy-Vee, Inc.•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, efficient customer service, prepares meat products for sale, maintains department conditions and food-safety practices, and supports department management when needed. The position reports to the District Store Director, Store Manager, applicable Assistant Managers, Service Managers, or Meat Department Manager or Assistant Meat Department Manager. There are no direct reports. The role requires a high school education or equivalent and Hy-Vee food safety training. Over one year of related work experience is preferred. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Hy-Vee food safety training.
Must be able to solve practical problems involving varied circumstances and 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; speak with customers to identify requests; and guide people or provide basic direction.
Must be physically able 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 at near and far distances, with or without correction, and depth perception, color vision, and 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

Prior meat-cutting experience.
Over one year of related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, efficient, friendly customer service and address customer needs throughout the store.
Greet customers, assist them in locating or reaching products, help with heavy items, and relay customer suggestions or requests.
Answer customer telephone calls promptly and provide helpful service.
Work 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 requirements for personal hygiene, dress, and other 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.
Replenish and organize coolers.
Assist in other store areas and perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.