Austin 29 (Westlake) Market - Meat Cutter - Full time

About the role

As a Meat Cutter, you'll help provide a well-stocked and well-maintained department while providing superior customer service. You'll prepare, package, and merchandise fresh product on a daily basis, while maintaining all department and food safety / sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

Production / Food Service

• Cuts, trims, bones meat for display or as ordered by Customer, according to company standards
• Operates electric grinder, saw, knife sharpener, tenderizer, slicer
• Weighs / wraps / labels product packages for counter display; rotates product as needed
• Rotates product in meat cooler; ensures proper storage practices
• Uses MCS technology to generate production list and track "re-works"
• Assists customers with product questions
• Scans in items on Telxon for production
• Assists in technical areas as needed

Food Safety / Sanitation

• Cleans and sanitizes display cases; properly operates / maintains equipment
• Complies with H-E-B food safety and sanitation standards
• Complies with department SOPs, Store operating procedures, and federal / state fresh meat regulations

Customer Service

• Provides superior customer service
• Answers customer questions regarding products and assists them with selections

Requirements

Age

18 years or older

Work Experience

1+ years of related experience and/or training

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of product rotation, department / Store sanitation, shrink awareness, MS Outlook (Word, Excel)
• Meat-cutting skills (saw, grinder)
• Customer service and communication skills

Licenses & Certifications

• Completion of power jack training
• Completion of Meat Cutter learning plan and certification by trainer of the Meat Cutter Final Assessment course #001289
• Must have completed the meat cutter training and certification within 3 months external

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Function in a fast-paced, retail environment, in detailed and precise tasks. Work with Customers, staying attentive to their needs. Lift and carry moderately heavy loads (40–60 lbs). Frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, pivot, push/pull with arms, grasp. Frequently be exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and high-tech chemicals. Occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

Time-based definitions (per 8-hour day): Constantly — 5.5+ hours; Frequently — 2.5–5.5 hours; Occasionally — 0–2.5 hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.