El Mercado de Colorado Meat Cutter

Job Description

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Title:

Meat Cutter

Reports To:

Meat Manager

The Meat Cutter will assist the Meat Manager for the proper operation of the Meat Department. This person will cut and work to achieve satisfactory operating results, which comply with company procedures, policies and execute company goals. The Meat Cutter will act as a role model of professionalism, ethical behavior, and effective decision‑making at all times.

• Prepares and places meat cuts and products in display counter according to company policy & procedures so they will appear attractive and appealing to customers.
• Assists the Meat Manager maintain an adequate inventory level for meat products and supplies.
• Enforces established programs, which comply with city codes, health regulations, weights and measures regulations and ensuring standards in all departments are being met.
• Breaks, cuts, boning, makes chorizo and grinds meat as required.
• Ensures freshness and high product quality.
• Uses knives and power equipment to cut and/or package authorized beef, pork and poultry items according to Leevers policies and procedures.
• Ensures displays and case signs are updated appropriately, and that meat is merchandised and presented to maximize sales.
• Maintains proper date rotation for dated and undated products per Leevers policy, both in the display case and in the storage cooler.
• Wraps, weighs and prices cuts of meat.
• Labels packages according to COOL, USDA and Leevers standards.
• Receives, inspects, and stores meat upon delivery, to maintain cold chain and ensure meat quality.
• Ensures excellent sanitation and quality standards are met daily and adhered to per Leevers policy.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for customers and employees.
• Builds and maintains a positive working relationship with employees and peers.
• Provides great customer service.
• Protects company property, funds and merchandise at all times.
• May be assigned to work in more than one store.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of previous experience cutting meat including using hand tools and power equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, cubing machine and power saw.
• Comprehensive product knowledge and ability to train other meat team members. Previous training/supervisory experience a plus.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and leadership skills.
• Must be dependable and flexible.
• Must adhere to uniform dress code.

• Thought Leadership:
  Must be able to understand quickly, figure things out and resolve issues.
• Results Leadership:
  Must have a good attitude about working, demonstrate ability to accomplish goals and be able to work using the best methods as shown by the store managers and satisfy customers without fail.
• People Leadership:
  Must respect and work well with manager, co‑workers, and customers. Share information and be willing to teach others.
• Personal Leadership:
  Must follow all rules, policies and possess the desire to learn new things every day.

• Most work is performed in a temperature‑controlled environment with a standard temperature of 38-45 degrees.
• Requires the ability to reach, bend, balance, lift and transport various objects weighing up to 30 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift; at times, product weight may reach 100 lbs. Requires the ability to move heavy product with assistance.
• Must have the ability to stand, walk and/or move about for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to push, pull, grasp and use sawing motions for extended periods of time.

COLORADO

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.

Leevers Supermarkets Inc. is an equal opportunity at‑will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.