Purpose
The Meat Cutter ensures the store’s meat department operates at the standards set by the company, driving sales and maximizing profitability. The Meat Cutter delivers the highest level of customer service and satisfaction by following the company’s meat merchandising plan and trimming /preparing standard cuts of meat as outlined in the Meat Cutter Resource Manual. The Meat Cutter demonstrates excellent teamwork, interpersonal skills, and commitment to the success of the team.
Responsibilities:
Using knives and power equipment, cuts and/or packages authorized beef, pork and poultry items according to company policies and procedures
Wraps, weighs and prices cuts of meat based on company and pricing guidelines
Labels packages according to COOL, USDA and company standards
Ensures displays and case signs are updated appropriately, and meat is merchandised and presented to set standards with a focus on maximizing sales
Assists with product ordering
Maintains proper date rotation for dated and undated products per company policy, both in the display case and in the storage coolers
Prepares and places meat cuts and products in the display counter according to company procedures so they will appear attractive and appealing to the customers
Receives, inspects, and stores meat upon delivery, to maintain cold chain and ensure meat quality
Ensures excellent sanitation and quality standards are met daily which adhere to company policy
Follows and executes all company policies and procedures which includes but is not limited to: COOL, Food Safety, Sanitation, Meat/Produce Scale operation, Mark Downs, Inventory Processes, Meat POG’s, Meat Cutter Resource Manual, Daily Manager Signoff and Meat Cutting List
Responsibilities may include other perishable and non-perishable related duties necessary to maintain optimal store performance
Protects company property, funds and merchandise
May be assigned to work in more than one store and other areas of the store
Performs other duties as assigned
About You: Must be 18 years of age or older
High School diploma or equivalent required
Experience safely using manual pallet jacks, hand tools and power equipment, including but not limited to knives, wrappers, scales, slicers, cubing machine, and power saw (where certified to cut meat) preferred
Company work history will be strongly considered, including attendance, work performance, safety, policy compliance and performance management
Proficiency in basic math skills required, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Must be able to read, write and speak in English. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication, interpersonal skills. Language proficiency in Spanish or other languages is a plus
Must be dependable and flexible, including a willingness to work in other areas of the store, as needed with little or no advance notice
Excellent customer service, teamwork and problem-solving skills
Must adhere to a uniform dress code
Physical Requirements:
Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment with a standard temperature of 38-45 degrees
Requires the ability to reach, bend, twist, balance, lift and transport various objects weighing up to 30 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift; at times, product weight may reach 100 pounds
Requires the ability to move heavy product with assistance
Must have the ability to stand, walk and / or move about for extended periods of time
Requires the ability to push, pull, grasp and use sawing motions for extended periods of time
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