Apprentice Meat Cutter

Location:

1415 E Fulton Street - Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503

This role is responsible for properly cutting all types of meats into various cuts and preparing related products according to company and department standards. The employee will ensure that work shift activities contribute to the financial best interests of the store and will complete any other duties assigned in a timely manner.

• Cut and weigh steaks, chops, and other meats for individual servings.
• Produce value‑added products per established guidelines.
• Cut, trim, and bone carcass sections or prime cuts to reduce to cooking cuts.
• Follow established recipes to grind, tray meats, and make sausage and other products.
• Price, date, wrap and/or bag meat products per established guidelines using department scales.
• Properly fill, rotate and merchandise shelves, cases and displays.
• Notify the manager if products and supplies need to be ordered.
• Receive, unload and stock merchandise.
• Maintain familiarity with all products carried in the department, including differences in price, taste, preparation and use.
• Practice suggestive selling techniques with customers.
• Maintain a clean, attractive and well‑stocked department.
• Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines, Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations, and Guest Experience Guidelines.
• May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience needs.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• High school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year retail or other related experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a Meat Cutter or Apprentice role strongly preferred.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Detail oriented.

May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Requires standing and walking for extended periods and frequent bending, stooping, twisting and turning. Work is in a typical retail store environment with varied temperatures and exposure to outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually low to moderate.

Travel requirements vary by assignment.

Spartan Nash offers a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

Spartan Nash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two‑way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and veterans. We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.