MEAT​/MEAT CUTTER

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Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks such as cutting, grinding, slicing, preparing, processing, trimming, tenderizing, sealing, packaging, wrapping, bagging, pricing, prefabricating, dating, labeling, scaling, merchandising, selling, serving customers, and other functions 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 freshness.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in sales areas, backrooms, and coolers.
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies organized in designated areas.
• Ensure floors are clean, safe, and free of clutter.
• Provide good customer and associate relations.
• Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Unload trucks, sort orders, and place items in proper cooler locations.
• Wash and sanitize equipment following company and health department policies.
• Make a friendly impression on customers.
• Serve customers promptly and cheerfully, greeting them and providing quality foods.
• Contribute to store sales and profits through retail operations and marketing programs.
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in interactions.
• Adhere to company policies, especially regarding a harassment- and discrimination-free work environment.
• Work cooperatively in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Manage conflicts reasonably and cooperatively.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance when needed to resolve issues.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to read shelf tags, signs, and labels.
• Safe handling of cleaning solutions and sharp tools; operate certain equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Handle stressful situations tactfully and calmly, leaving positive impressions.

Desired

• Experience in meat work or food preparation.
• Dependable and honest work record.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and safety regulations related to food handling and employment practices.