Experienced Meat Cutter

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. in Greensburg is seeking a Meat Cutter who will be responsible for cutting and presenting meat products, ensuring high standards of customer service, and maintaining food safety protocols. The ideal candidate will possess a meat cutting certification and experience in a similar role.

Join a supportive team that values quality, service, and the individual contributions of each member. If you're passionate about food and providing great service, we invite you to grow your career with us!

Qualifications

• 6 to 12 months experience or completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program.
• Meat cutting certification required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Cut meat for sale and package products.
• Serve guests and answer questions.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the work area.

Skills

Meat cutting

Customer service

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Meat cutting equipment

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 will promote guest loyalty and support the growth and success of the store. Your primary responsibility is to cut meat and other products for sale, ensuring customers enjoy the freshest product possible. You will create and sustain an exemplary customer‑service atmosphere, build lifelong relationships by understanding and exceeding customer needs, and serve as a team player who supports an amazing team while aspiring to grow your career in leadership and inspire 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 into smaller sizes to be packaged for sale.
• Serve guests by answering questions and/or 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 the requirements of internal and external customers at all times, abiding by 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.
• Become familiar 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.
• Smile and greet customers in a friendly manner, whether the encounter occurs in the designated department or elsewhere in the store.
• Make ground meat by putting coarse ground into the grinder, then traying the meat.
• Inspire fellow team members and guests with a passion for food and a willingness to go the extra mile to provide the best product.
• Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines to ensure a safe shopping environment.
• Provide active sampling opportunities when appropriate.
• Unload deliveries by checking in the truck.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor, etc., to meet safety and sanitation regulations.
• Accurately record and assist in the 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.
• Follow proper procedures to ensure the store meets out‑of‑stock percentage goals.

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.