MEAT/MEAT CUTTER

About the role

Perform general product preparation, clean-up, and stock work in the Meat department while providing customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Cut, grind, slice, prepare, process, trim, tenderize, seal, package, wrap, bag, price, prefabricate, date, label, scale, merchandise, and sell meat products in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain accurate and updated department temperature logs.
• Stock and display meat items safely and in accordance with company standards.
• Check product quality, ensure proper rotation, and maintain freshness.
• Keep sales areas, backrooms, coolers, floors, and workspaces clean, safe, and organized.
• Maintain carts, tools, and supplies in designated areas.
• Provide excellent customer and associate relations through effective communication.
• Unload trucks, sort orders, and place products in the proper cooler location.
• Wash and sanitize equipment following company and health department policies.
• Serve customers promptly and cheerfully, providing high-quality foods and a friendly impression.
• Support retail operations and marketing programs to increase store sales and profits.
• Adhere to company policies, including maintaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults.

Requirements

• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read shelf tags, signs, and product labels.
• Must safely use sharp tools, cleaning solutions, and operate certain equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations while maintaining a positive impression.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Desired: Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation.
• Past work record reflecting dependability and integrity.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.
• Ability to work cooperatively in high-paced and sometimes stressful environments.
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational, and cooperative manner.
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.