Butcher

Title

Butcher

Pay Grade

Non-Exempt

Major Department

Meat/Seafood

Minor Department

Meat

Reports to

Department Manager, Store Manager

Meat & Seafood Team Members are responsible for providing customers with exceptional service. S/he is responsible for advising and preparing orders for customers at the service counter or for the self-service displays. They are responsible for the highest level of execution in regards to receiving, unloading, storage, rotating, merchandising and building of displays within their department. Acts as a role model and exemplifies Pete’s Four Pillars of Value, Aesthetic, Quality, and Customer Service.

• Stocks meat cases; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Meat Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.
• Ensures cleanliness of meat aisles, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.
• Monitors the rotation of all meat products paying particular attention to expired stock.
• Responds positively to customer’s inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection while working the meat counter; requires selling and cross selling of products.
• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
• Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Monitors that proper temperatures are being maintained at all stages during the production of meat and seafood items.
• Cuts, trays, and packages all of the required meat and seafood products required for the day.
• Maintains the organization, stacking, and rotating of all meat products in the cooler and freezer.
• Uses knowledge of scales, weight measures, and tares to accurately weigh and label meat products; includes packaging and wrapping product and following the proper dating procedures.
• Prepares various specialty meat and seafood products using the recipe standards set by Pete's Fresh Market; includes using the appropriate ingredients and proper assembly for product being made.
• Maintains proper safety practices and care while using all the cutting accessories available in the meat department; complies with the use of mesh gloves while using a knife.
• Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalency with a minimum of two (2) years professional experience; preferred 2-3 years grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures.
• Journeyman cutter or apprenticeship program completion is strongly preferred.

• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.
• Must be able to support and contribute to team goals
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.
• Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Must have skills working with knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery.
• Must have expert packaging and wrapping skills.
• Ability to cut and weigh various amounts of meat and seafood.
• Understands COOL compliance for seafood products; what country the various products are coming from.
• Must have excellent communication skills in order to communicate effectively with customers, store leadership, and fellow-team…