Apprentice Meat Cutter

Giant Eagle; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company where you will play a vital role in ensuring customers receive the freshest meat products. As a Meat Cutter Apprentice, you'll learn to cut meat, maintain safety standards, and provide exceptional customer service. This position offers the chance to grow your career in a nurturing environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are eager to learn and passionate about food, this is the perfect opportunity to start your journey in the food industry!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cut meat for sale and assist in maintaining the meat cooler.
• Provide exemplary customer service and ensure product safety.
• Learn and retain current work methods and handle products safely.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Meat Cutting

Food Safety Knowledge

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. Your primary responsibility will be to cut meat and other products for sale, ensuring our customers receive the freshest products possible. You will 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 for sale, including removing product from the cooler and cutting it into smaller sizes for packaging.
• Learn to make ground meat by using the grinder and tray.
• 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.
• Follow proper procedures to meet out-of-stock percentage goals.
• Wrap meat and maintain the 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 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 and ensuring their orders meet expectations. Make suggestions to enhance their shopping experience.
• Share food knowledge with team members and customers and demonstrate a commitment to learning about food.
• Learn and retain current work methods and handle products and equipment according to safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate suggestive selling techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, utensils, and work environment.
• Promote an environment that embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect for all.

About Us

At Giant Eagle Inc., we're more than just food, fuel, and convenience. We're a diverse family of talented team members. Our people are the heart of our company, and we strive to create a nurturing environment with career growth opportunities. Our values make us one of the top workplaces in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, and Indianapolis areas. From warehouses to stores and our corporate office, we work together to serve our communities. Join our Giant Eagle family and start a lasting career with us.