Journeyman Meat Cutter

times-supermarkets; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Employee Discount

Medical/Vision/Dental Package

Matching 401K

Vacation and Sick Leave

Job summary

times-supermarkets in Waimea/Kamuela, Hawaii is looking for a skilled Journeyman Meat Cutter to join their Meat Department. This role entails cutting, trimming, and preparing quality meat products while providing excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Competitive pay at $25.30/hr and various benefits including flexible hours, medical, and 401K matching are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with the public.
• Able to pass a Journeyman cutting test.
• Knowledge of standards for meat quality.

Responsibilities

• Cuts, trims, and prepares meat products.
• Stocks and rotates meat items for freshness.
• Greets customers and provides quality service.

Skills

Customer service skills

Knife handling

Time management

Knowledge of seafood and meats

Job description

Job Title: Journeyman Meat Cutter

Department: Meat

Reports to: Meat Manager/ Assistant Meat Manager

Pay Rate: $25.30/hr

Company Benefits

• Flexible Hours
• Employee Discount
• 10 Paid Holidays (including 2 days for your birthday)
• Medical/Vision/Dental Package
• Free Life Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Voluntary Insurance Plans (Life, Disability, Cancer, Accidental)
• Long Term Disability
• Wellness Program
• Discounted Gym membership (YMCA)
• Matching 401K
• Management Bonuses

*For qualifying positions

Position Summary

Cuts, trims, bones, and grinds meat to portion and prepares quality meat department products to be displayed, while providing standard customer service.

Job Duties

• Greets customers when within ten feet and four seconds of contact
• Cuts different types of meats, poultry, and seafood
• Stocks and rotates meat items to maintain freshness and quality, removes damaged items from cases, maintains price integrity
• Packs meat products on trays, then forwards to wrapping
• Reworks older meats by marinating for sale
• Completes basic cleaning of department, by washing and sanitizing work tools and area
• Performs job duties of a meat wrapper
• Performs other related duties as needed as assigned by manager

Capabilities

• Stand for long periods of time, very frequent walking back and forth from meat/seafood warehouse to floor
• Carry up to 60 pounds, push and pull up to 1000 pounds, frequent motions with arms/hands to cut and display products
• Use of proper safety procedures
• Able to listen to directions and follow through independently
• Have good communication and observation skills
• Able to work with a team and independently when needed

Job Skills

• Previous experience working with the public
• Able to pass a Journeyman cutting test
• Knowledge of when to pull meat if it does not meet standards
• Working knowledge of different seafood types and cuts of meats required
• Able to work with knives, grinder, slicer
• Able to manage time well
• Able to make suggestions to customers

Environment

Air condition while in store, 40-50 degrees while working in the meat department.

Other

Must be at least 18 years of age to operate machinery.