Meat Cutter

foodcityinternship; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Weekly pay checks with Direct Deposit

Company paid Life and Disability Ins.

Medical Plan with wellness benefits

Dental Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations

Associate Offers

Job summary

Food City in Athens, Tennessee is seeking a team member for the meat department to cut and merchandise fresh meat, grind and slice products, and assist with ordering and display. The role emphasizes rotation, sanitation, and customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.

The ideal candidate is 18+, with or without prior meat cutting experience, able to follow instructions, and able to work on-site, adhering to company policies and HACCP guidelines. Benefits are provided by Food City.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Meat cutting experience a plus, but not required.
• Ability to meet standard Physical, Mental, and Visual demands.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks and have constant contact with various levels of individuals daily.
• Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies.

Responsibilities

• Cut and merchandise fresh meat.
• Grind meat and slice meat.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, and displaying products.
• Rotate products and maintain display cleanliness.
• Ensure proper code dates and sanitation in display cases.
• Provide efficient and courteous service to customers.
• Support HACCP program adherence.

Skills

Meat cutting experience

Customer service

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for cutting and merchandising of all fresh meat.
• Assist in ordering, receiving and displaying all product.
• Grind meat.
• Slice meat.
• Assist in organizing cooler arrangement and stocking of cooler.
• Responsible for rotation of product.
• Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display cases.
• Maintain good code dates on all product in display cases.
• Keep work station and area around work station neat and clean.
• Department is to be sanitized and disinfected twice a day.
• Provide efficient and courteous service to customers.
• Assist in enforcing and maintaining the company HACCP program.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Meat cutting experience a plus, but not required
• Ability to meet standard Physical, Mental, and Visual demands
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis
• Ability to attend on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies

Benefits of working for Food City:

401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Weekly Pay Checks with Direct Deposit, Company paid Life and Disability Insurance, Medical Plan with wellness benefits, Dental Plan, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacations, Associate Offers, and so much more!

About Food City:

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to "run the best store in town." Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get involved with their local civic organizations. We consider our associates to be our greatest asset. Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide. Whether your passion is baking, accounting, or trucking, Food City has a promising career opportunity for you. We offer flexible schedules to ensure our associates have ample time to spend with family and friends. If you're looking for a great career or the opportunity to try something different, consider becoming part of the Food City family.