Apprentice Meat Cutter

Giant Eagle, Inc.; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Apprentice Meat Cutter to join their team. This role focuses on ensuring the freshest meat products for customers while providing top-notch service. As part of a supportive team, you'll learn essential skills in meat cutting, customer interaction, and safety protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in a nurturing environment that values community and teamwork. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey with a company that prioritizes its employees, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• No High School diploma required, but a diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Prior experience in the field or related field is desired.

Responsibilities

• Learn to cut meat and prepare special orders for customers.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the work environment.
• Provide exemplary customer service and promote guest satisfaction.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Meat Cutting

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Vocational/Technical Training

Job description

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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, 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 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 using a grinder and tray meat.
• 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 case.
• Rotate and check code dates on products to ensure guest safety.
• Provide products and services that meet customer requirements and abide by the company's guiding principles.
• Maintain safety as the top priority in all work aspects.
• 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.
• Learn and retain current work methods.
• Handle products and equipment properly according to safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate suggestive selling techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, utensils, and work environment.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and respect within the environment.

About Us

At Giant Eagle Inc., we’re more than just food, fuel, and convenience. We’re a diverse family of talented team members committed to creating a nurturing environment with career growth opportunities. We value caring, family, and community, making us one of the top workplaces in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, and Indianapolis areas. Join our family and start a lasting career with us.