Butcher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age due to required operation of Meat & Seafood equipment
• Prior experience with meat cutting is required, with the ability to consistently meet Sendik’s yield and proficiency standards
• Excellent communication, organizational and planning skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions, priorities and circumstances
• Ability to problem solve and make independent decisions regarding department needs and priorities
• Strong knowledge of local and state health, sanitation and safety regulations
• Strong sense of urgency, time management, prioritization and multitasking skills
• Ability to accommodate a fluctuating schedule, including evening, weekend and holiday shifts
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, push/pull for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds

Responsibilities

• Serve customers in the Meat & Seafood Department while modeling Sendik’s culture and providing “best in class” customer service, which includes, greeting, engaging, delighting and thanking every guest for their business
• Provide consistent, timely and friendly customer service when answering questions and making suggestions
• Prepare and prep all Top Shelf items for the Meat and Seafood case, including, but not limited to, kabobs, marinades, and gourmet burgers
• Grind meat according to the daily production schedule
• Consistently meet Sendik’s proficiency and yield standards
• Cut various portions of meat, including pork, chicken and poultry based on daily production schedule. Beef products will be cut on an as-needed basis
• Assist with communicating and repurposing potential department shrink
• Maintain grind and sanitation logs
• Assist with maintain back coolers, including, but not limited to rotating and dating for quality and freshness
• Assist with creating displays based on the weekly sales ad
• Operate, maintain and clean Meat & Seafood equipment including knives, grinder, saw and coolers
• Assist with the training and mentoring of new associates in the Meat & Seafood Department
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety/sanitation regulations and procedures
• Assist with all other Meat & Seafood Department duties as needed