Apprentice Meat Cutter

Giant Eagle; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Meat Cutter Apprentices who will cut meat and provide excellent customer service. This role emphasizes teamwork, customer loyalty, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates are eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• No High School diploma required.
• Prior experience in the field or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to cut meat to be sold to customers.
• Provide exemplary customer service by greeting customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work environment.

Skills

Team Player

Customer Service

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, 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 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 to be sold to customers by removing the product from the cooler and cutting it into smaller sizes for packaging.
• Learn to make ground meat by placing coarse ground meat into the grinder and tray.
• 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.
• Follow proper procedures to meet out-of-stock percentage goals.
• Wrap and maintain meat cases.
• Rotate and check code dates on products to ensure guest safety.
• Provide products and services that meet internal and external customer requirements, adhering to the Company's Guiding Principles, Common Purposes, and Service Credos.
• Maintain safety as the top priority in all work aspects, for team members, guests, and products.
• Provide exemplary customer service by greeting customers and ensuring their orders meet expectations. Make suggestions to enhance their shopping experience.
• Share food knowledge with team members and customers, demonstrating a commitment to learning about food.
• Learn and retain current work methods.
• Handle products and equipment properly, following food safety and safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment.
• Demonstrate suggestive selling techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floors, and sanitation to ensure a safe, clean work environment.
• Promote an environment embracing diversity, inclusion, and respect for team members, customers, vendors, and the community.