Meat Cutter (Journeyman)

ABOUT US

The Save Mart Companies operates 194 Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx stores in neighborhoods throughout California and Western Nevada. Proud to be California's largest regional, full-service grocery chain, the Company and its 13,000 Associates take extra care to provide customers with the freshest quality products at a great value.

With deep roots in California's Central Valley, The Save Mart Companies and its family of stores prides itself in putting people first. Our dedication to customers and community is reflected in the connections we've made in the neighborhoods we've served for more than 70 years. The Save Mart Companies' philanthropic non-profit organization, The CARES Foundation, provides vital resources for children and families and has donated over $5 million to local communities.

Some of our competitive benefits include exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), Lifelong Learning Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services)

We are currently recruiting for the position of :

Meat Cutter (Journeyman) - FoodMaxx - 1972 Tully Road, San Jose, CA 95122

The Journeyman Meat Cutter is responsible for meeting daily production needs and quality standards in meat cutting and preparation of meat. This position receives, stocks, cuts, grinds, wraps, weighs, prices, and attractively merchandises meat department products. This role also orders and stocks prepackaged deli items and frozen food products that pertain to the meat department. The Journeyman Meat Cutter team member packages, prepares trays, weighs items to properly label, rotates product and removes out of code date products and ensure proper inventory control and product rotation to maximize product freshness and availability, while minimizing waste. This role is heavily relied on by customers to do special requests and answer questions about the products and services. This position cuts and trims meat to size for display or as ordered by customer, using hand tools and power equipment, such as grinder, cubing machine, and power saw.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities :

• Locate appropriate meat portions in the walk-in freezer / refrigerator, removes the individual pieces from their positions, places them on a 4 or 6 wheel cart, and pushed the cart to the cutting room
• Use knives and occasional band saw to prepare specific cuts of meat from larger portions
• Set machine for proper pricing and labeling of the meat to be wrapped
• Arrange packages on display and removes any out of date or damaged packages from display
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment. Wash, wipe, and clean tools, equipment, and counters. Sweep and / or hose floor surfaces
• Operate an electric tow motor to move pallets from the receiving area to storage areas
• Instruct, supervise and direct Apprentice Meat Cutters as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Some of our competitive offerings include generous benefits packages (Health, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, 401K), tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities, vacation and personal holidays, and in-store purchase discounts.

Hiring pay range : $17.60 - 28.75

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) :

Education : High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) or additional job experience

Experience : Prior Meat Department experience to include cutting of meat

Other : Available to work a variety of required retail hours; must be able to operate equipment used in the department (grinder, pallet jacks, saws, scales, register, etc.)

Physical : Store environment : ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects; requires lifting up to 50 lbs.

Competencies :

Reference : req40035

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The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.

Pay : $17.95 - $28.75 per hour

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Work Location : In person