Leetsdale Save A Lot Meat Cutter

Leevers Supermarkets, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Leevers Supermarkets, Inc. in Denver is seeking a Meat Cutter to support the Meat department by trimming, preparing and merchandising standard cuts, while delivering great customer service and helping drive sales.

The role is non-management, requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, 18+ years of age, and basic math and English literacy. Training through the Meat Cutter program is provided; food safety certification may be required; prior meat-handling experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English; Spanish or other languages is desired.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of the Meat Manager.
• Cuts, packages, wraps, weighs, prices, and labels meat products per company and USDA standards.
• Prepares, merchandises, and maintains attractive meat displays to maximize sales.
• Ensures proper product rotation, dating, and storage in display cases and coolers.
• Receives, inspects, and stores meat deliveries to maintain cold chain and product quality.
• Maintains daily sanitation, food safety, and quality standards per company policy.
• Assists with ordering, inventory, markdowns, and scale operations as needed.
• Performs other related duties to support store operations.

Skills

Basic math

English literacy

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Meat Cutter Training Program

Food Safety Certification (may be required)

Tools

Knives

Wrappers

Scales

Slicers

Cubing machine

Power saw

Job description

Department: Meat

Reports to: Meat Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Category: 6 (Support)

Purpose

This role ensures the store’s meat department operates at the standards set by the company, driving sales and maximizing profitability. The Meat Cutter delivers the highest level of customer service and satisfaction by following the company’s meat merchandising plan and trimming /preparing standard cuts of meat as outlined in the Meat Cutter Resource Manual. The Meat Cutter demonstrates excellent teamwork, interpersonal skills, and commitment to the success of the team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of the Meat Manager
• Cuts, packages, wraps, weighs, prices, and labels meat products using knives and power equipment in accordance with company and USDA standards
• Prepares, merchandises, and maintains attractive meat displays to maximize sales
• Ensures proper product rotation, dating, and storage in display cases and coolers
• Receives, inspects, and stores meat deliveries to maintain cold chain and product quality
• Maintains daily sanitation, food safety, and quality standards per company policy
• Assists with ordering, inventory processes, markdowns, and scale operations as needed
• Performs other related duties to support overall store operations and protect company assets
• This is a non-management position. This position does not have the authority to make decisions concerning hiring, terminations, demotions, promotions, or otherwise take tangible employment action

Position Qualifications

• Company work history will be strongly considered, including attendance, work performance, safety, policy compliance and performance
• Proficiency in basic math skills required, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication, interpersonal skills. Language proficiency in Spanish or other languages is desired.
• Must be dependable and flexible, including a willingness to work in other areas of the store, as needed with little or no advanced notice
• Excellent customer service, teamwork and problem-solving skills
• Must adhere to a uniform dress code

Education and Experience

• • Must be 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
  • 1 year of experience safely using manual pallet jacks, hand tools and power equipment, including but not limited to knives, wrappers, scales, slicers, cubing machine, and power saw (where certified to cut meat) (Preferred)
  • Successful completion of Leevers Meat Cutter Training Program within three months
  • Food Safety Certification may be required.