Meat Cutter II / Full Time - Elyria, OH

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 Meat Cutter II/Trainer

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

Wraps, weighs and prices cuts of meat

Labels packages according to COOL, USDA and company standards

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

May assist with product ordering

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

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

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

Ensures excellent sanitation and quality standards are met daily which adhere to company policy

Follows and executes 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

Performs other duties as assigned

About You

Must be 18 years of age

High School diploma or equivalent required

Experience safely using manual pallet jacks, hand tools and power equipment, including but not limited to knives, wrappers, scales, slicers, cubing machine, and power saw (where certified to cut meat) preferred

Successful completion of the Cutter Training Program within 3 months

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 a 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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