Meat Cutter Apprentice

Job Summary

The meat cutter apprentice is responsible for increasing customer confidence and loyalty by providing courteous and prompt service, consistent operating conditions, and a friendly atmosphere. Under supervision, this position cuts meat to specifications for variety, size, quality and trim.

Service (40%) – Provide continuous attention to customer needs; greet, assist and thank customers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner. Prepare and package food products and process customer orders to their specifications; process fresh meats, smoked meats, seafood, random weight, lunchmeat, frozen food and salted meats to production standards.

Leadership (20%) – Receive and breakdown meat deliveries. Use peak time performance cutting lists to cut and trim all products as directed by company standards. Properly wrap, weigh and price product as needed. Properly cube, slice and grind meat as needed. Observe local, state and government weights and measure laws, sanitation standards, grinding logs and Country of Origin Labeling. Observe safety standards while working with power equipment.

Offer product suggestions when appropriate.

Compliance/Safety (20%) – Stock and rotate department products to ensure freshness and date control; restock and use supply items efficiently to eliminate waste and to maintain the lowest supply cost. Operate department equipment and tools. Keep work area clean, orderly and free from safety hazards; report faulty equipment and hazards to management. Notify management of team member theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized mark‑downs, property defacement or any action that is illegal and/or against company policy.

Disclaimer – Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Education – High School / GED.

Language Requirements – English (required);
English & Spanish (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to complete Computer Based Training (CBT) and Training Aid Courses.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• FLOATER ONLY:
  Ability to travel as needed.

Shift – Varied.

Travel – Occasional;
Overnight – No.