Meat Cutter

Job Description

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Meat Cutter/Butcher for our Columbus Save A Lot stores.

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.

Must be able to cut a full Case of meat using knifes, saws, and meat cutting tools.

Responsibilities

Works under the direction of the Meat Manager, 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

Physical Requirements

Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment with a standard temperature of 32-45 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.

Pay will be based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Bereavement leave

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Full-time