Apprentice Meat Cutter

Giant Eagle; Lyndhurst (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the grocery sector is seeking a Meat Cutter Apprentice to join their Meat Team. This role focuses on cutting meat, ensuring product freshness, and providing exceptional customer service. You'll learn various meat preparation techniques while promoting a safe and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates should be team players with a passion for customer satisfaction and food safety.

Qualifications

• 0 to 6 months experience required.
• No High School diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Cut meat for sale and package it appropriately.
• Provide exemplary customer service by greeting customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work environment.

Skills

Team Player

Customer Service

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 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 thrive in this position, you should be a team player, support an amazing team, have the drive to grow your career in leadership, and inspire those around you.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 0 to 6 months
• Experience Desired: Prior experience in the field or a 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 removing it from the cooler and cutting it into smaller sizes for packaging.
• Learn to make ground meat by using the grinder and preparing the meat accordingly.
• Accurately record and assist in preparing special orders to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assist in maintaining the meat cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries.
• Learn all aspects of code dating to ensure product safety and freshness.
• Follow proper procedures to meet store out-of-stock percentage goals.
• Wrap products and maintain the meat case.
• Rotate and check code dates on products to ensure guest safety.
• Provide products and services that meet the requirements of internal and external customers, adhering to the Company's Guiding Principles, Common Purposes, and Service Credo.
• Maintain safety as the top priority in all work aspects 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 knowledge about food and learn about food safety and handling procedures.
• Learn and retain current work methods and procedures.
• Handle products and equipment properly, following food safety and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate suggestive selling techniques to increase sales and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, utensils, and work environment to ensure safety and sanitation.
• Promote an inclusive environment that embraces diversity, respect, and inclusion among team members, customers, vendors, and the community.