Apprentice Meat Cutter

Giant Eagle Inc.; Finleyville (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Meat Cutter Apprentice, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring customers receive the freshest products. This position focuses on cutting meat, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. With no prior experience required, this is a fantastic opportunity for those eager to learn and grow in a supportive team. Embrace the chance to build lifelong relationships with customers while contributing to a nurturing workplace that values diversity and inclusion. Start your rewarding career journey today!

Qualifications

• No high school diploma required, but preferred to have equivalent.
• Prior experience in meat cutting or related field is desired.

Responsibilities

• Learn to cut meat and package products for sale.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in work areas.
• Provide exemplary customer service and assist with special orders.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Meat Cutting

Food Safety

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Vocational/Technical Training

Job description

Job Summary

Our Meat Cutter Apprentices ensure that our guests receive the best and most delicious products, presented according to their requirements. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service and supporting the Meat Lead, you'll ensure that our offerings and services promote guest loyalty, growth, and success for the store. As a member of our Meat Team, your primary responsibility will be to cut meat and other products for sale, ensuring our customers receive the freshest products possible. You'll create and sustain an exemplary customer service atmosphere to build lifelong relationships by understanding and exceeding customer needs. To succeed in this position, you should be a team player, eager to support an amazing team, driven to grow your career in leadership, and capable of inspiring those around you.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 0 to 6 months
• Experience Desired: Prior experience in the field or related field
• Education Desired: No High School diploma required
• Education Preferred: High School diploma or equivalent; Vocational/Technical
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job Responsibilities

• Learn to cut meat for sale by taking products out of the cooler and cutting them into smaller sizes for packaging.
• Learn to make ground meat using the grinder and tray the meat appropriately.
• Accurately record and assist in preparing special orders to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assist in maintaining meat cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries.
• Learn all aspects of code dating and proper rotation of products.
• Follow procedures to meet out-of-stock percentage goals.
• Wrap and maintain the meat case, checking code dates to ensure guest safety.
• Provide products and services that meet customer requirements, adhering to the company's guiding principles and service credo.
• Maintain safety as the top priority for team members, guests, and products.
• Deliver exemplary customer service by greeting customers, fulfilling their orders, and making suggestions to enhance their shopping experience.
• Share food knowledge with team members and customers, demonstrating a commitment to learning.
• Handle products and equipment properly following food safety guidelines.
• Use suggestive selling techniques to promote products.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, utensils, and work areas to ensure a safe environment.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and respect within the work environment.

At Giant Eagle Inc., we’re more than just food, fuel, and convenience. We’re a diverse family of talented team members. We strive to create a nurturing environment with opportunities for career growth. We invite you to join our Giant Eagle family and start a lasting career with us.