Meat Cutter Full Time

About the Role

Receives, rotates, cuts, wraps, and merchandises fresh and processed meats, including grinds. Assists in merchandising of seafood, prepared foods, cheeses and pre-packed deli and assists in the rotisserie chicken area and full service deli. Assists in meat selection and cuts special meat arrangements for Members. Maintains all sanitation and safety standards within the meat department.

$1000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Engages and provides assistance to Members by making recommendations and answering questions regarding meat, poultry, and seafood.
• Prepares special cuts of meat ordered by Members.
• Cuts, grinds, and/or processes fresh meats to company cutting standards.
• Weighs, packages, wraps, and labels cuts of meat, poultry, and seafood to company packaging standards.
• Ensures the meat case showcases all currently available products.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels in the meat department.
• Fully stocks meat, seafood, prepared foods, and cheese cases.
• Rotates meats, poultry, seafood, prepared foods, and cheeses according to expiration dates.
• Disposes of damaged and/or expired products following established guidelines.
• Cleans and sanitizes all equipment, display fixtures, and areas in the meat department, including the meat cooler, freezer, and refrigerated display cases.
• Inspects and stores meat upon delivery to ensure it meets or exceeds company quality standards.
• Receives and unpacks meat, poultry, seafood, prepared foods, and cheeses in the meat cooler and freezer.
• Adheres to all club policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including placing orders and working in other departments as needed.
• Delivers service excellence through all points of contact and resolves member concerns.
• Ensures a safe and positive environment for members and team members.
• Commits daily to GOLD Member Standards: Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate (GAA).
• Works as a team to deliver GOLD club standards: Fast, Friendly, Full, Fresh, Clean.
• Understands and accesses production and/or financial performance reporting for the department.
• Recognizes the connection between consistent execution and positive business impact.

Requirements

• Completion of a training program/apprenticeship required.
• Previous meat cutting experience required.
• Knowledge of automatic/hand wrapping machines preferred.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of this job.

Work Environment

• Most of the time is spent moving about on hard surfaces.
• Occasionally positions oneself to examine or scan merchandise, which may require bending, handling, pulling, reaching, and/or stooping.
• Frequently requires lifting objects up to 30 pounds; may require lifting and moving heavy and/or awkward objects more than 30 pounds with assistance.
• Located in a cooler area with frequent exposure to temperature extremes and loud noises.
• Occasional exposure to cleaning agents.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Free BJ’s Memberships: complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household. *Eligibility requirements vary by position.
• Generous Paid Time Off: vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match (available to team members 18 and older).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.75 - $24.75 per hour. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications.