Meat Cutter - Weekends required

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Vermillion, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The meat specialist is a fully skilled job that cuts and merchandises all fresh meat commodities. At Hy-Vee, our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Requirements

Must be 18+
High School or equivalent
Hy-Vee food safety training
Ability to solve practical problems; variety of variables with limited standardization; interpret instructions.
Ability to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to file, post, and mail materials; copy data from one record to another; talk with customers to identify their requests; guide people and provide basic direction.
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Has access to confidential information such as cutting tests, tonnage sheets, monthly reports, and projection sheets.
Has daily contact with customers and the general public, and vendors/suppliers in the absence of the department manager.

Nice To Haves

Over one year of related work experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people in the store.
Answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly, helpful service to customers who may call.
Works with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment.
Tenderizes, grinds, and cuts merchandise.
Prepares cutting lists for case fills.
Conducts cutting tests.
Orders new items (not strictly for replenishment).
Monitors refrigeration for proper temperatures.
Maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress.
Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines.
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 store as needed.
Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.