FT) Journeyperson Meat Cutter - Newport Ave Market

Description

Weekend availability is a requirement of this position.

Benefits of working for us!

Full-time employees:

• Employer paid, employee Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance.

Full-time & Part-time (20+ hours per week) employees:

• Supplemental Insurance options
• Paid time off + Paid holidays
• Additional $1.00 per hour when working on Sundays
• Additional $0.25 per hour when working before 7AM or after 7PM
• 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401(K) retirement plan w/ employer match up to 5%
• 20% Employee only discount
• And more!

Summary/Objective

This position is responsible for cutting, packing, wrapping, and merchandising meats and seafood items.

Position Responsibilities (Include but not limited to)

Product Management

• Assist with effectively ordering all products for the Meat Department; maintain display case inventory at a level that promotes creative and effective merchandising and maximizes sales potential.
• Participate in determining order quantities and verifying the cost of goods.
• Participate in maintaining positive store-level vendor relations.
• Inform the Meat Manager of vendor price changes on approved products as needed.
• Assist the Meat Manager with determining product selections; perform category management functions as assigned by the Meat Manager or as needed.
• Consistently achieve all food preparation guidelines, including full compliance with an established recipe program; ensures prepared food consistency, quality, freshness, and portion control.
• Process all mis-picks, damaged goods, and credits within established guidelines and report information to the Meat Manager.
• Comply with stocking standards that ensure high product quality, including rotation procedures.
• Incorporate cleaning with stocking and rotation requirements.
• Immediately notify the Meat Manager of all short-coded products; ensure adjustments to pricing, signage, and displays are completed as assigned by the Meat Manager.
• Alert the Meat Manager of incorrect billing issues.
• Process all invoices and credits for products billed by weight by approved receiving policies and procedures.
• Participate in physical inventory on a quarterly basis or more frequently if needed.
• Assist with developing and maintaining product displays that create an exciting marketplace; strive to develop displays that pique customer interest and impact buying trends.
• Assist the Meat Manager with ensuring effective informational and price point signing is posted for all products.
• Assist the Meat Manager in developing effective product descriptions and establishing correct verbiage for all related signs/materials.

Operations

• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Complete daily activities as assigned or needed; ensure daily tasks and assignments are accomplished correctly and in a timely manner.
• Participate in Meat Department staff meetings and store staff meetings as required.
• Maintain back room, walk-in coolers, and freezer in a safe, clean, and organized manner; store products in a manner that allows easy access to back stock.
• Use work-related equipment correctly under manufacturer guidelines.
• Adhere to company guidelines for preventing internal and external loss, including risk management, accident prevention/safety awareness, and loss prevention.
• Contribute to a productive, enjoyable work environment; foster working relationships that promote positive team morale. Effectively utilizes the Company’s Conflict Resolution programs as needed.
• Give and receive input/feedback in a solution-based manner.
• Maintain a safe environment for customers and employees; ensure hazardous conditions are promptly handled appropriately.
• Effectively use telephone, paging, and voice mail systems professionally.
• Practice safe procedures when handling and storing cutlery.
• Fully capitalize upon training, mentoring, and coaching opportunities.
• Actively identify methods/ways to improve job performance and further contribute to the department as a whole. Self-initiate training and consistently demonstrate accountability.
• Participate in other team members' training and mentoring processes (e.g., Apprentice Meat, Cutters, and Meat Wrappers) as needed or assigned.
• Readily accept delegated…