Apprentice Meat Cutter

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Lyndhurst (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Meat Cutter Apprentice to join their Meat Team. This role involves cutting meat, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining product quality. Ideal candidates will be team players eager to grow their careers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• No High School diploma required.
• Preferred: High School diploma or equivalent; Vocational/Technical.
• Experience: 0 to 6 months in related field.

Responsibilities

• Cut meat and prepare it for sale, ensuring freshness.
• Provide exemplary customer service and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist in inventory management and product rotation.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Food Safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Technical

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 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 and ensure 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 thrive 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 to be sold to customers by taking the product out of the cooler and cutting meat into smaller sizes for packaging.
• Learn to make ground meat by using the grinder and preparing the meat accordingly.
• Accurately record and assist in the preparation of special orders to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assist in maintaining meat cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries.
• Learn all aspects of code dating and ensure proper rotation of products.
• Follow procedures to meet out-of-stock percentage goals.
• Wrap and maintain the meat case, checking code dates regularly for safety.
• Provide products and services that meet customer requirements, adhering to the company's guiding principles and service standards.
• Maintain safety as the top priority for team members, guests, and products.
• Provide 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, and demonstrate a commitment to learning about food.
• Properly handle products and equipment following food safety and safety guidelines.
• Use suggestive selling techniques to promote products.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, utensils, and work areas to ensure safety and sanitation.
• Promote an environment embracing diversity, inclusion, and respect for all.