Apprentice Meat Cutter

About the role

As a Meat Cutter Apprentice, you will ensure guests receive the best and most delicious products, presented according to their requirements. You will provide unparalleled guest service, support the Meat Lead, and help ensure offerings and services promote guest loyalty and store growth. Your primary responsibility is to cut meat and other products for sale while providing customers with the freshest product possible. You will create and sustain an exemplary customer service atmosphere to build lifelong relationships by focusing on understanding and exceeding customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Learn to cut meat to be sold to customers by taking product out of the cooler and cutting meat into smaller sizes to be packaged for sale
• Learn to make ground meat by putting coarse ground into grinder then traying meat
• Accurately record and assist in preparation of special orders to ensure the customer is delighted with the finished product
• Assist in maintaining meat cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries
• Learn all aspects of code dating
• Follow proper procedures to ensure store meets out-of-stock percentage goals
• Wrap and maintain meat case
• Rotate and check code dates on products to ensure guest safety
• Provide products and services that meet the requirements of internal and external customers at all times, and abide by the Company's Guiding Principles, Common Purposes, and Service Credo's
• Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work, for our Team Members, guests, and products
• Provide exemplary customer service by greeting customers in the department and ensuring their orders are filled to meet their expectations
• Make suggestions to customers to enhance their shopping experience
• Display a commitment to learn about food and share food knowledge with fellow team members and customers
• Learn and retain current all work methods put in place
• Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines to ensure a safe shopping environment
• Actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor and sanitation to ensure a clean and safe work environment
• Actively participate in, and promote, an environment which embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect for Team Members, Customers, Vendors, and the Community

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• 0 to 6 months experience required

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the field or related field desired
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Vocational/Technical education preferred

About us

At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life's moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. The compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you'll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.