Meat Apprentice

About the role

The Meat Apprentice will receive training from the Meat Cutter, Department Manager and/or Assistant Dept Manager to perform functions relating to the cutting, display and selling of meat/seafood products and assist with daily tasks in the meat department as directed.

Responsibilities

• Weigh each package to ensure customers receive the right orders.
• Prepare the workspace.
• Confirm that all equipment (such as slicers and knives) are in proper working order.
• Provide courteous customer service by answering questions about purchasing and preparing meat items, seafood product origin, handling techniques, preparation and home storage.
• Assist customers placing or picking up special meat/seafood orders, ensuring product is packaged properly and in its best condition when sent out.
• Handle customer special orders/requests and forward them to the Manager in a timely manner.
• Follow proper housekeeping, sanitation, and safety practices to maintain a favorable store image and a safe shopping environment.
• Carry out food safety procedures properly.
• Maintain, fill, and rotate product in meat cases.
• Move product from coolers to the cutting area and return to coolers.
• Clean equipment.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Part‑time position.
• Located at Piggly Wiggly, 158 N Washington St, Lancaster, WI 56381.
• No travel required.
• Work environment: store/grocery warehouse (temperature range 50°F to 90°F).
• 1st shift (United States of America).
• 1–2 years of experience in retail or meat operations preferred.

Skills

• Specialized knowledge: ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Special skills: ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions for equipment, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports; ability to speak, read, write, and perform basic math functions; possess basic computer skills; regular vision.
• Physical abilities: constant standing and walking; ability to carry product weighing up to 110 lbs.; repetitive arm and hand movements; eye‑hand coordination; substantial hand strength.
• Other: safe operation of tools and meat department equipment (box cutters, electric pallet jacks, other machinery); customer interaction.

Schedule

Availability: Open. Shift: Morning, Day, Evening (varies per store needs). Schedule: Available upon interview.