Meat Cutter Part Time

About the Role

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

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 and maintains appropriate inventory levels.
• Stocks meat, seafood, prepared foods, and cheese cases fully and rotates products according to expiration dates.
• Follows established guidelines for disposing of damaged and/or expired products.
• 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.
• Maintains all club policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including placing orders and working in other departments as needed.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of this job.

Team Member Expectations

• Carry out job functions and responsibilities as assigned while supporting club policies, procedures, and compliance.
• Strive for flawless execution and hold yourself accountable.
• Act with honesty and integrity, addressing member concerns with the member in mind.
• Ensure a safe and positive environment for members and colleagues.
• Embrace inclusion and diversity through collaboration and respect.
• Work as a team to achieve goals with speed and agility.
• Maintain a friendly and positive attitude.

Member Service Standards

• Deliver service excellence through all points of contact.
• Resolve and de-escalate member concerns.
• Commit daily to GOLD Member Standards: Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate (GAA).
• Ensure a fast, friendly, full, fresh, and clean club environment.

Club Standards

• Work as a team to deliver GOLD club standards daily.
• Maintain a "Grand Opening Look" with all items stocked and promotional plans executed.
• Keep visible and accurate signage, ensuring the club is clean and organized inside and out.

Business Acumen

• Understand how to access and read production and/or financial performance reporting for your department.
• Recognize the connection between consistent execution and its positive impact on the business.

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.

Working Conditions

• Most of the time is spent moving about on hard surfaces.
• Occasional need to bend, handle, pull, reach, or stoop to examine or scan merchandise.
• Frequently requires lifting objects up to 30 pounds; may require lifting and moving heavy/awkward objects over 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 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, plus 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 $21.25 - $26.63 per hour. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications.