Experienced Butcher

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

Job summary

Giant Eagle is seeking a dedicated Meat Cutter to join their team. The ideal candidate will ensure top-quality meat products are available for customers while providing exceptional service. Responsibilities include cutting meat, assisting customers, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This role offers a chance to grow within a supportive team that values family and community.

Qualifications

• 6 to 12 months experience or completion of Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program.
• Meat cutting certification required.

Responsibilities

• Cut meat for sale and service guests with special orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the meat department.
• Inspire team members and guests with a passion for food.

Skills

Team Player

Customer Service

Food Safety Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Meat Cutting Tools

Job description

Job Summary

Our Meat Cutters 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 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 are provided with 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, eager to support an amazing team, driven to grow your career in leadership, and capable of inspiring those around you.

Job Description

• Experience Required: Satisfactory completion of job-specific skills assessment; 6 to 12 months experience or successful completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program
• Experience Desired: Prior meat cutting experience
• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification or Licensing Required: Meat cutting certification
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds

Job Responsibilities

• Cut meat to be sold to customers by taking the product out of the cooler and cutting meat into smaller sizes for packaging and sale.
• Service guests by answering questions and filling special orders.
• Rotate and check code dates on products to ensure customer safety.
• Wrap and maintain the meat case.
• 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 aspects of work for team members, guests, and products.
• Familiarize with store products to answer questions and make suggestions to customers.
• Utilize knowledge of code dating.
• Cultivate a foodie culture by sharing excitement and passion for food with team members and guests.
• Greet customers with a friendly smile, whether in your designated department or elsewhere in the store.
• Make ground meat by grinding coarse ground meat and tray it.
• Inspire team members and guests with a passion for food and a willingness to go the extra mile to provide the best product.
• Handle products and equipment properly following food safety and safety guidelines.
• Provide active sampling opportunities when appropriate.
• Unload deliveries and check in trucks.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floors, etc., to meet safety and sanitation standards.
• Accurately record and assist in preparing special orders to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assist in maintaining meat cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries.
• Follow proper procedures to meet out-of-stock percentage goals.

About Us

At Giant Eagle Inc., we're more than just food, fuel, and convenience. We're one giant family of diverse and talented team members. Our people are the heart of our company, and we strive to create a nurturing environment with opportunities for growth. Deep caring and solid family values make us one of the top workplaces in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, and Indianapolis areas. From our warehouses to our GetGo stores, grocery stores, and corporate office, we work together to put food on tables and smiles on faces. We're always looking for the best team members to join our family. Come start a lasting career with us.