Apprentice Meat Cutter

Giant Eagle; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Meat Cutter Apprentices to join their dynamic Meat Team. In this role, you will ensure that customers receive the freshest meat products while delivering exceptional service. Your responsibilities will include cutting meat, preparing special orders, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This position is perfect for team players eager to grow their careers in a supportive atmosphere that values diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about food and customer service, this is the opportunity for you to thrive and make a difference in your community.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but related experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to cut and prepare meat for sale while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the meat department.
• Provide exemplary customer service and suggest products to enhance shopping.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Food Safety Knowledge

Basic Meat Cutting Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Vocational/Technical Training

Job description

Job Summary

Our Meat Cutter Apprentices ensure that our guests are receiving 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 make sure that our offerings and services promote guest loyalty, and 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 are provided with the freshest product possible. You’ll create and sustain an exemplary customer service atmosphere to build lifelong relationships by focusing on understanding and exceeding customer needs. To thrive in this position, you should be a team player. You know that you are only successful when those around you are set up for success. You are eager to support an amazing team, have the drive to grow your career in leadership and have the ability to 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 to be packaged for sale.
• Learn to make ground meat by putting coarse ground into grinder then traying meat.
• Accurately record and assist in preparation of special orders to ensure the customer is delighted with the finished product.
• Assist in maintaining meat cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries.
• Learn all aspects of code dating.
• Follow proper procedures to ensure store meets 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 the requirements of internal and external customers at all times, and abide by the Company's Guiding Principles, Common Purposes, and Service Credo's.
• Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work, for our Team Members, guests, and products.
• Provide exemplary customer service by greeting customers in the department and ensuring their orders are filled to meet their expectations. Meat Team Members are also expected to make suggestions to our customers to enhance their shopping experience.
• Display a commitment to learn about food and share food knowledge with fellow team members and customers.
• Learn and retain current all work methods put in place.
• Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines to ensure a safe shopping environment.
• Actively demonstrate appropriate suggestive selling techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor and sanitation to ensure a clean and safe work environment.
• Actively participate in, and promote, an environment which embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect for Team Members, Customers, Vendors, and the Community.