Meat Cutter

foodcityinternship; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Employee stock ownership plan

Weekly pay checks

Life and disability insurance

Medical plan

Dental plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacations

Job summary

Food City in Kentucky is seeking an enthusiastic Meat Department intern to support daily operations, including cutting, grinding, slicing and merchandising of fresh meat. You will help with ordering, receiving, and displaying products while maintaining clean display cases and applying HACCP guidelines.

This internship offers hands-on training in a fast-paced retail environment, with emphasis on food safety, teamwork, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Meat cutting experience is a plus but not required.
• Ability to meet physical, mental, and visual demands.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and perform routine tasks.
• On-site attendance required per schedule.

Responsibilities

• Cut and merchandise fresh meat.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, and displaying products.
• Grind and slice meat.
• Organize cooler and stock.
• Rotate product and maintain display cleanliness.
• Enforce HACCP program.
• Provide efficient and courteous service.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Following 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.