Apprentice Meat Cutter

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer seeks a Meat Apprentice dedicated to providing excellent customer service while training in meat cutting and display. The role entails assisting customers with special orders, maintaining product quality, and upholding safety standards in the meat department. Ideal candidates will possess problem-solving skills and physical endurance, contributing to an efficient shopping environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry product weighing up to 110 lbs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to instructions.
• Experience preferred in retail or meat operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous customer service and assist with inquiries.
• Maintain and rotate product in meat cases.
• Follow proper sanitation and safety practices.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Physical Strength

Basic Math

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Some experience in retail or meat operations

Tools

Box Cutters

Electric Pallet Jacks

Job description

Position Overview

The Meat Apprentice will receive training from the Meat Cutter, Department Manager and/or Assistant Dept Manager to perform functions relating to the cutting, display and selling of meat/seafood products and assist with daily tasks in the meat department as directed . Responsibilities also include weighing each package to ensure customers receive the right orders, prepare the workspace, and confirm that all equipment (such as slicers and knives) are in proper working order.

Job Description

Description

• Provide courteous customer service by answering questions customers may have about purchasing and preparing meat items and seafood product origin, handling techniques, preparation and home storage

• Assist customers placing or picking up special meat/seafood orders making sure product is packaged properly and in its best condition when sent out

• Receive training from Meat Cutter and Department Manager and/or Assistant Dept Manager to perform functions relating to the cutting, display and selling of meat/seafood products.

• Handle customer special orders/requests and forward to Manager in timely manner

• Follow proper housekeeping, sanitation, and safety practices to ensure a favorable store image with and safe shopping environment for customers

• Carry out food safety procedures properly

• Maintain, fill, and rotate product in meat cases

• Move product from coolers to cutting area and return to coolers

• Clean equipment

• Assist in other duties as assigned

• Travel Required:No

Environment

• Store : Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)

Skills

• Specialized Knowledge : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations..

• Special Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions for equipment, and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports; Ability to speak effbility to read, write, and perform basic math functions; Possess basic computer skills; Regular vision

• Physical abilities: : Constant standing and walking; ability to carry product weighing up to 110 lbs., repetitive arm and hand movements, eye-hand coordination, substantial hand strength.

• Other: : Safe operation of tools and meat department equipment including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other machinery;Customer interaction;

Years Of Experience

• 0-2 : Some experience in retail or meat operations preferred

Qualifications

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

PW Retail Foods LLC

About Our Company

Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business, Piggly Wiggly continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain, with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers’ needs.

Piggly Wiggly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Company: PW Retail Foods LLC

Job Area: Meat

Job Family: Retail

Job Type: Regular

Job Code: JC1781

ReqID: R-262979