21745 Meat Cutter I / FT - Elyria, OH

About the role

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 role demonstrates excellent teamwork, interpersonal skills, and commitment to the success of the team.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, and Meat Specialist.
• Leads the performance of the meat department to achieve and exceed metric goals, including product ordering, merchandising, productivity, and shrink control.
• Coaches and trains others who complete meat-related tasks within the meat department.
• Sets and executes work priorities and directs the assignment of individual tasks within the meat department.
• Enforces meat policies and procedures within 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 appropriately, and meat is presented to maximize sales.
• Maintains proper date rotation for dated and undated products per company policy, both in the display case and in the storage cooler.
• Prepares and places meat cuts and products in the display counter to 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 upon delivery to maintain the cold chain and ensure meat quality.
• Ensures excellent sanitation and quality standards are met daily per company policy.
• Follows and executes all company policies and procedures, including COOL, Food Safety, Sanitation, Meat/Produce Scale operation, Mark Downs, Inventory Processes, Meat POGs, Meat Cutter Resource Manual, Daily Manager Signoff, and Meat Cutting List.
• Performs 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.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of previous experience cutting meat, including using hand tools and power equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, cubing machines, and power saws 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; effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required. 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 the 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.

Our Values

• Simplicity (operate) – The drive to identify root cause and innovate to remove complexity to deliver the best outcome.
• Heart (emotion) – The passion that drives you to get up every day and work hard to strive for excellence.
• Performance Excellence (mindset) – Clearly defining high expectations, driving ownership of key roles and responsibilities, executing with integrity and emphasis while creating a culture of accountability.
• Respect (philosophy) – Taking pride in being inclusive and treating everyone who comes through the doors with respect.

Benefits

• Eligible for health and welfare benefits (for Team Members who are full-time or average 30 or more hours per week).
• Paid Time Off.
• Medical Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Team Member Referral Program.
• Wellbeing Program.
• Career development opportunities.