Apprentice Meat Cutter

Giant Eagle; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle is seeking a Meat Cutter Apprentice to join the Meat Team. You will cut meat and related products for sale, ensuring the freshest offerings and a strong customer experience. The role emphasizes teamwork, learning, and leadership growth in a fast-paced grocery environment.

You will handle meat cutting duties, assist with orders, maintain cold storage, and follow safety guidelines to serve guests and support store goals. No HS diploma required; 0–6 months experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience required: 0 to 6 months.
• Prior experience in the field or related field is desirable.
• No High School diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Cut meat for sale by portioning products from the cooler.
• Assist in grinding meat and preparing ground products.
• Prepare and record special orders to meet customer expectations.
• Help maintain cold storage by unloading deliveries.
• Learn all aspects of code dating.
• Follow procedures to minimize out-of-stock levels.
• Wrap and maintain meat case presentation.
• Rotate and check product dates for safety.
• Deliver products and service aligned with company standards.
• Maintain safety as a top priority in all work activities.
• Provide friendly service, greet customers, fulfill orders and suggest add-ons.
• Share food knowledge and learn continuously.
• Learn and follow current work methods.
• Handle products and equipment per food safety guidelines.
• Practice suggestive selling techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout work areas.
• Promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Skills

Guest service

Team player

Leadership potential

Customer service

Education

No High School Diploma

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 relationship 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
• 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 insure 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.

About Us

At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life's moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you'll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.