Meat Cutter

Summary:

To provide quality customer service by cutting meat and preparing related products in the variety, size, quality, and trim prescribed by the store and department standards; to execute functions in an efficient manner within store policies.

Competencies:

• Friendly
• Customer service skills
• Good communication/listening skills.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to lift (over 50 lbs.)
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and reach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Greets customers and provides them with prompt and courteous service or assistance as needed.
• Assists in checking and verifying the Meat Department receiving’s when necessary.
• Assists with weighing and breaking down meat products.
• Takes products to refrigerated storage or shelf areas.
• Ensures that all meat cuts are properly trimmed and attractively presented.
• Ensures that product pricing makes adequate allowances for tare weights and shrink, as applicable.
• Prices and displays product cases as directed by Department Manager.
• Assists in wrapping and labeling product as required.
• Rotates all the products in accordance with department policies and product code dates.
• Assists with scheduled inspections of packaged products for freshness and for visual appeal, pulling products for re-wrapping as required.
• Checks refrigeration equipment regularly for proper temperatures and performance.
• Takes care of damaged and spoiled products according to department procedures and takes positive action to control shrinkage.
• Maintains a regular and effective housekeeping and sanitation program that meets all the standards established by the department and all applicable health regulations.
• Participates in training activities to increase personal skill levels, and to improve overall department processes and customer service.
• Meets the physical requirements to perform the job functions listed above.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested. 

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• High school education preferred.
• Previous experience with Meat Department operations.
• Familiarity with products carried in the Meat Department.