Meat Cutter I / Full Time - Elkhart, IN

Purpose

The Meat Cutter ensures the store’s meat department operates at the standards set by the company, driving sales and maximizing profitability. The Meat Cutter delivers the highest level of customer service and satisfaction by following the company’s meat merchandising plan and trimming /preparing standard cuts of meat as outlined in the Meat Cutter Resource Manual. The Meat Cutter demonstrates excellent teamwork, interpersonal skills, and commitment to the success of the team.

Responsibilities

Works under the direction of the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager and follows direction with the Meat Specialist

Responsible for leading the performance of the meat department to achieve and exceed metric goals

Responsibilities include product ordering, merchandising, productivity and maintaining control of shrink to meet company and business unit goals

Responsible for coaching and training others who complete meat related tasks within the meat department

Sets and executes all work priorities and directs the assignment of individual tasks within the meat department

Responsible for enforcing meat policies and procedures within assigned store

Using knives and power equipment, cuts and/or packages authorized beef, pork and poultry items according to company policies and procedures

Ensures displays and case signs are updated appropriately, and meat is presented to maximize sales

Maintains proper date rotation for dated and undated products per company policy, both in the display case and in the storage cooler

Prepares and places meat cuts and products in display counter according to company policy & procedures so they will appear attractive and appealing to the customers

Wraps, weighs and prices cuts of meat

Labels packages according to COOL, USDA and company standards

Receives, inspects, and stores meat upon delivery, to maintain cold chain and ensure meat quality

Ensures excellent sanitation and quality standards are met daily and adhered to per company policy

Responsible for following and executing all company policies and procedures which includes but is not limited to: COOL, Food Safety, Sanitation, Meat/Produce Scale operation, Mark Downs, Inventory Processes, Meat POG’s, Meat Cutter Resource Manual, Daily Manager Signoff and Meat Cutting List

Responsibilities may include other perishable and non-perishable related duties necessary to maintain optimal store performance

Protects company property, funds and merchandise

May be assigned to work in more than one store and other areas of the store

About You

Must be 18 years of age

High School diploma or equivalent required

One year of previous experience cutting meat including using hand tools and power equipment, such as knives, slicers, grinders, cubing machines and power saws preferred

Company work history will be strongly considered, including attendance, work performance, safety, policy compliance and performance management

Proficiency in basic math skills required, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Must be able to read, write and speak in English. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication, interpersonal skills. Language proficiency in Spanish or other languages is a plus

Must be dependable and flexible, including a willingness to work in other areas of the store as needed with little or no advance notice

Excellent customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

Must adhere to uniform dress code

Physical Requirements

Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment with a standard temperature of 38-45 degrees

Requires the ability to reach, bend, twist, balance, lift and transport various objects weighing up to 30 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift; at times, product weight may reach 100 pounds

Requires the ability to move heavy product with assistance

Must have the ability to stand, walk and / or move about for extended periods of time

Requires the ability to push, pull, grasp, and use sawing motions for extended periods of time

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