Apprentice Meat Cutter

Giant Eagle; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery chain is seeking a Meat Cutter Apprentice to join their Meat Team. This role involves cutting meat, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining safety and cleanliness in the meat department. Ideal candidates are team players eager to learn and provide excellent service.

Qualifications

• No High School diploma required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Cut meat and prepare meat trays for sale.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and meat case.
• Provide exemplary customer service and assist with special orders.

Skills

Team Player

Customer Service

Food Knowledge

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 who supports others, is eager to grow into leadership, and can 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 removing the product from the cooler and cutting it into smaller sizes for packaging.
• Learn to make ground meat by using the grinder and preparing meat trays.
• 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 meat and maintain the meat case.
• 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 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, demonstrating a commitment to learning about food.
• Learn and retain current work methods.
• Handle products and equipment properly in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate suggestive selling techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, utensils, tables, floors, and sanitation areas.
• Promote an environment embracing diversity, inclusion, and respect for all stakeholders.