FT - Meat Cutter

Associated Grocers Northeast; Stowe (VT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

AG Supermarkets, Inc. is seeking a full-time Meat Cutter for our Stowe, VT store. The role emphasizes knowledge of meat and safety, with a starting compensation of $18.00 per hour plus opportunities for growth.

The successful candidate will handle cutting, packaging, labeling, and stock rotation, while adhering to USDA and company standards. A flexible schedule and customer-focused service are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with meat cutting and department standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail store environment.
• Must be 18 years or older and able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Develop product knowledge in all areas of the department including cook procedures.
• Learn and become an expert in all department equipment, hardware, software, and tasks.
• Perform meat cutting functions; includes scraping and packaging in trays products, cubing steaks, grinding ground meats and cutting and processing meat according to Company standards and policies.
• Identify, wrap, price, and weigh all department items per Company standards and policies.
• Stock the fresh and frozen products using proper rotation procedures.
• Receive any meat deliveries, code, rotate, and put in appropriate storage areas.
• Responsible for ensuring clean equipment, tables, floors, grinders, coolers and production areas as required to exceed Food Safety requirements.
• Label packages according to COOL, USDA and company standards and policies

Skills

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Communication

Flexible schedule

Computer knowledge

Tools

Meat processing equipment

Job description

Compensation $18.00/hour+

AG Supermarkets, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Associated Grocers of Northeast, operates supermarkets in New Hampshire and Vermont. Customers shopping these stores find the most personalized, friendly service with the highest quality food products. We are currently looking for a FT Meat Cutter in our Stowe, VT store, with an understanding of meat, merchandising, cleanliness, and safety.

Position Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Develop product knowledge in all areas of the department including cook procedures
• Learn and become an expert in all department equipment, hardware, software, and tasks
• Perform meat cutting functions; includes scraping and packaging in trays products, cubing steaks, grinding ground meats and cutting and processing meat according to Company standards and policies
• Identify, wrap, price, and weigh all department items per Company standards and policies
• Stock the fresh and frozen products using proper rotation procedures
• Receive any meat deliveries, code, rotate, and put in appropriate storage areas
• Responsible for ensuring clean equipment, tables, floors, grinders, coolers and production areas as required to exceed Food Safety requirements
• Label packages according to COOL, USDA and company standards and policies

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task and maintain focus.
• Strong customer service skills & effective communication.
• Must have flexible schedule availability.
• Computer knowledge..
• Must be 18 years of age or older

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a typical retail work environment
• Ability to lift weights up to 50 lbs. frequently
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, kneel, bend, reach as needed to perform duties
• Ability to work in different temperature control climate, indoor/ outdoor
• Use of machinery to include meat grinder, knifes, saw, cryovac and wrapper