Meat Cutter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be dependable and flexible, including willingness to work in other store areas as needed with little or no advance notice.
• Excellent customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Must adhere to the uniform dress code.
• Ability to reach, bend, twist, balance, lift, and transport objects weighing up to 30 pounds repeatedly; product may at times weigh up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to move heavy product with assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or move about for extended periods.
• Ability to push, pull, grasp, and use sawing motions for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous meat-cutting experience, including use of hand tools and power equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, cubing machines, and power saws.
• Spanish or other language proficiency is a plus.
• Company work history will be strongly considered, including attendance, work performance, safety, policy compliance, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager and follows direction from the Meat Specialist.
• Leads meat-department performance to achieve and exceed metric goals.
• Handles product ordering, merchandising, productivity, and shrink control to meet company and business-unit goals.
• Coaches and trains others who complete meat-related tasks in the department.
• Sets and executes work priorities and assigns individual tasks within the meat department.
• Enforces meat policies and procedures in the assigned store.
• Uses knives and power equipment to cut and/or package authorized beef, pork, and poultry items according to company policies and procedures.
• Ensures displays and case signs are updated and meat is presented to maximize sales.
• Maintains proper date rotation for dated and undated products in display cases and storage coolers.
• Prepares and places meat cuts and products in the display counter so they appear attractive and appealing to customers.
• Wraps, weighs, and prices cuts of meat.
• Labels packages according to COOL, USDA, and company standards.
• Receives, inspects, and stores meat deliveries to maintain the cold chain and ensure product quality.
• Meets and maintains daily sanitation and quality standards according to company policy.
• Follows and executes company policies and procedures, including COOL, Food Safety, Sanitation, Meat/Produce Scale operation, Mark Downs, Inventory Processes, Meat POGs, the Meat Cutter Resource Manual, Daily Manager Signoff, and Meat Cutting List.
• May perform other perishable and non-perishable duties needed to maintain store performance.
• Protects company property, funds, and merchandise.
• May be assigned to work at more than one store and in other areas of the store.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time team members or team members averaging 30 or more hours per week may receive health and welfare benefits.
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Team Member Referral Program
• Wellbeing Program
• Career development opportunities