Meat Cutter Apprentice

About the role

This role is responsible for properly cutting all types of meats into various cuts and preparing related products according to company and department standards. The position ensures the work shift contributes to the financial best interests of the store while completing all assigned duties in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Cut and weigh steaks, chops, and other meats for individual servings.
• Produce 'value-added' products per established guidelines.
• Cut, trim, and bone carcass sections or prime cuts to reduce to cooking cuts.
• Follow established recipes to grind and tray meats, and make sausage and other products.
• Price, date, wrap, and/or bag meat products per established guidelines using department scales.
• Properly fill, rotate, and merchandise shelves, cases, and displays.
• Notify the manager if products and supplies need to be ordered.
• Receive, unload, and stock merchandise.
• Familiarize yourself with all products carried in the department, including differences in price, taste, preparation, and use.
• Practice suggestive selling techniques with customers.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, and well-stocked department.
• Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines, Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations, and Guest Experience Guidelines.
• May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience needs.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of retail or other related experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a Meat Cutter or Apprentice role strongly preferred.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Detail-oriented.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must stand and walk for extended periods, and may bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.
• Works in a typical retail store environment with varied temperatures and is exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• Travel requirements vary by assignment.

Benefits

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.