Journeyman Meat Cutter ( Floater)

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Meat Cutter to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and packaging a variety of meat products while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining a clean work environment. You will engage with customers, providing friendly service and promoting sales. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where your skills in meat preparation and customer interaction will be valued. If you have a passion for quality meat products and enjoy working in a team-oriented atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in meat preparation in retail stores.
• Ability to operate various meat processing tools and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Process, prepare, and package meat products according to regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a clean work area.
• Achieve financial goals and manage meat supplies effectively.

Skills

Meat preparation knowledge

Customer service skills

Basic math functions

Physical strength

Knife operation

Knowledge of safety regulations

Tools

Knives

Computerized scales

Bandsaw

Wrapping machine

Pallet jack

Job description

Position Overview

The Meat Cutter is responsible for handling meat and meat products. The Cutter will receive, process, cut, trim, scrape, package, tie, wrap, weigh, price, and label meat products. The Cutter is responsible for setting an example in providing attentive and courteous customer service.

Travel: Yes

Description

• Process, prepare and package meat products in compliance with company policy and Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding meat operations, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Ensure proper temperatures are maintained in cooler, prep area, freezer, and cases and are in working condition.
• Maintain adequate meat supplies.
• Maintain proper case conditions, including cleaning, stocking, straightening, and rotating product.
• Achieve financial goals such as sales and gross profit maximization as well as minimization of shrink and supply expense.
• Direct subordinates in implementing plan of action and goal attainment.
• Promote sales through courteous and friendly customer service.
• Minimize shrink through proper handling and storing of product.
• Provide support to area stores when staff is absent, as directed.

Environment

• Between 2 Stores: Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F).

Skills

• Specialized Knowledge: Adequate knowledge of the preparation of different cuts of meat.
• Special Skills: Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions; Accurate vision.
• Physical Abilities: Occasional amounts of climbing, balancing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, feeling, tasting, and smelling; Frequent amounts of pulling/pushing loads up to 80 lb; Constant amounts of standing, walking, lifting/carrying loads up to 100 lb, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and exposure to temperatures down to 30 degrees.
• Other: Ability to operate knives, computerized scales, case cutter, bandsaw, patty machine, marking gun, grinder, cubing machine, pallet jack, wrapping machine, baler/compactor, walkie stacker, tie machine, slicer, eycruder bone duster, sausage maker, chicken splitter.

Years Of Experience

• 0-2: Experience with the preparation of different cuts of meat in retail stores.

Qualifications

Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Company: GU Markets, LLC.

About Our Company

Started in 1916, Grand Union was one of the first supermarkets in the United States. Today, there are 11 Grand Union stores in two states, including New York and Vermont. These supermarkets offer competitive prices on a wide variety of fresh foods and an extensive assortment of brand name groceries, as well as signature private brands. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers’ needs. To find locations and learn more about the latest specials, visit www.grandunion.com.