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

Excellent customer service skills

Good communication and listening skills

Ability to follow directions

Attention to detail and organization

Ability to lift (up to 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 and 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 weight and shrink as applicable.
• Prices and display product cases as directed by Department Manager.
• Assists in wrapping and labeling product as required.
• Rotates all of 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.
• Take care of damaged and spoiled products according to department procedures and takes positive action to control shrinkage and pilferage losses.
• Maintains a regular and effective housekeeping and sanitation and cleaning program that meets the standards established by the department and all applicable health regulations.
• Participates in training activities to increase personal skill levels, improve overall department processes and customer service.
• Meets the physical requirement to perform the job functions listed above.

Education / Experience

• High school education is preferred.
• Previous experience with Meat Department operations
• Familiarity with products carried in the Meat Department.
• Position requirements may vary by store location.

Note : This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirement, management reserves to right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.

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