MEAT/MEAT CUTTER

About the Role

Perform general product preparation, clean-up, and stock work in the Meat department, ensuring a clean, organized, and customer-friendly environment. Provide excellent customer service and support to both customers and fellow associates.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks such as cutting, grinding, slicing, preparing, processing, trimming, tenderizing, sealing, packaging, wrapping, bagging, pricing, prefabricating, dating, labeling, scaling, merchandising, selling, and serving customers in accordance with company policies.
• Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained.
• Stock and display meat items safely and in accordance with company standards.
• Check product quality, ensure proper rotation, and maintain freshness.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in sales areas, backrooms, and coolers.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies in designated areas and well-organized.
• Ensure floors are clean, safe, and free from clutter.
• Unload trucks, sort orders, and place items in proper cooler locations.
• Wash and sanitize equipment following company and health department policies.
• Increase store sales and profits through effective retail operations and marketing programs.
• Provide support and assistance to minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.

Requirements

• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read shelf tags, signs, and product labels.
• Comfort working with cleaning solutions, sharp tools, and operating equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Tactful and calm handling of stressful situations.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.

Qualifications

• Desired: Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation.
• Past work record reflecting dependability and integrity.

Skills

• Ability to work cooperatively in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Conflict management in a reasonable, non-confrontational, and cooperative manner.
• Honesty and integrity in handling customer and business information.
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary.
• Professionalism in all interactions, maintaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.