Meat Cutter

SpartanNash; Litchfield (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering quality food solutions. In this role, you will play an essential part in preparing and cutting various meats according to established guidelines. You will ensure that the department is well-stocked and clean while providing excellent customer service. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and retirement options. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about food, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Employer paid Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 1 year of retail or related experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a Meat Cutter or Apprentice role strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cut and weigh steaks, chops, and other meat products.
• Maintain a clean and well-stocked department.
• Follow all food safety and cleaning expectations.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Basic Mathematical Skills

Suggestive Selling

Product Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

951 East Frontage Rd. - Litchfield, Minnesota 55355

Job Description:

COMPENSATION: Hourly rate $19.00 - $23.00 depending on experience.

BENEFITS:
Full Time Benefits
Excellent benefits package, including PTO and 7 paid holidays. Eligible for healthcare (single and family) first of the month following date of hire. 401(k) plan with employer match available. Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability. Paid Parental Leave after six months.

Starting Part Time Benefits
Excellent benefits package, eligible to participate in 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan and work life resources. Eligibility for paid holidays and additional benefits is based on meeting working hours requirements post hire.

Position Summary:
This role is responsible to properly cut all types of meats into various types of cuts and all preparation of related products in the variety, size, quality, and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to ensure that the work shift contributes to the financial best interests of the store. Complete all other duties as assigned in a timely manner.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Cut and weigh steaks, chops, etc. for individual servings.

• Produce 'value-added' products per established guidelines.

• Cut, trim, and bone carcass sections or prime cuts to reduce to cooking cuts.

• Follow established recipes to grind and tray meats and make sausage and other products.

• Price, date, wrap and/or bag meat products per established guidelines using department scales.

• Properly fill, rotate and merchandise shelves, cases and displays.

• Notify the manager if products and supplies need to be ordered.

• Receives, unloads, and stocks merchandise.

• Have familiarity with all products carried in the department; know differences in price, taste, preparation, use etc.

• Practice suggestive selling techniques with customers.

• Maintain a clean, attractive and well stocked department.

• Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines

• Follow all Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations

• Follow guest experience guidelines

• May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience need

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Here’s what you’ll need:

• High school diploma or GED

• One (1) year retail or other related experience preferred.
  Prior experience in a Meat Cutter, Apprentice role strongly preferred.

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents

• Basic mathematical skills

• Suggestive Selling/Knowledge of Products

• Detail Oriented

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The associate is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures) and is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.