Experienced Meat Cutter

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Pittsburgh is seeking a Meat Cutter to join their team. The role involves cutting meat products to size, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring the highest safety and sanitation standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in meat cutting or complete the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program. This position requires teamwork and the ability to lift products up to 50 pounds. The company offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Must complete job-specific skills assessment and have 6 to 12 months experience or complete the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program.
• Prior meat cutting experience is desired.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Cut meat for customers and fulfill special orders.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
• Provide exceptional customer service and foster a friendly environment.
• Wrap and maintain meat cases.
• Maintain safety as the top priority for Team Members and guests.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Meat cutting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Meat cutting certification

Job description

Job Summary

Our Meat Cutters ensure that our guests receive the best and most delicious products, presented according to their requirements. In addition to providing unparalleled guest service and supporting the Meat Lead, you’ll make sure that our offerings and services promote guest loyalty, growth, and success for the store. As a member of our Meat Team, your primary responsibility is to cut meat and other products for sale and to ensure our customers are provided with the freshest product possible. You’ll create and sustain an exemplary customer service atmosphere to build lifelong relationships by understanding and exceeding customer needs. To thrive in this position, you must be a team player who knows that you are only successful when those around you are set up for success. You are eager to support an amazing team, have the drive to grow your career in leadership, and have the ability to inspire those around you.

Job Description

• Experience Required: Satisfactory completion of job‑specific skills assessment; 6 to 12 months experience or successful completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program
• Experience Desired: Prior meat cutting experience
• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification or Licensing Required: Meat cutting certification
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds

Job Responsibilities

• Cut meat to be sold to customers by taking the product out of the cooler and cutting meat into smaller sizes for packaging.
• Service guests by answering questions and fulfilling special orders.
• Rotate and check code dates on products to ensure customer safety.
• Wrap and maintain meat cases.
• Provide products and services that meet the requirements of internal and external customers at all times, and abide by the Company’s Guiding Principles, Common Purposes, and Service Credo.
• Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work for Team Members, guests, and products.
• Become familiar with products in the store to answer questions and make suggestions to customers.
• Utilize knowledge of code dating.
• Cultivate a foodie culture by sharing excitement and passion for food with Team Members and guests.
• Smile and greet customers in a friendly manner, whether the encounter takes place in the designated department or elsewhere in the store.
• Make ground meat by putting coarse ground into the grinder then traying the meat.
• Inspire fellow Team Members and guests with a passion for food and a willingness to go the extra mile to provide the best product.
• Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines to ensure a safe shopping environment.
• Provide active sampling opportunities when appropriate.
• Unload deliveries by checking in the truck.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor, etc. to meet safety and sanitation regulations.
• Accurately record and assist in preparation of special orders to ensure the customer is delighted with the finished product.
• Assist in maintaining meat cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries.
• Follow proper procedures to ensure the store meets out‑of‑stock percentage goals.

About Us

At Giant Eagle Inc., we’re more than just food. We’re one giant family of diverse and talented Team Members. Our people are the heart and soul of our company. It’s why we strive to create a nurturing environment that offers countless career opportunities to grow. Deep caring and solid family values make us one of the top workplaces for jobs in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus and Indianapolis areas. From our warehouses to our grocery stores and through our corporate office, we are working together to put food on shoppers’ tables and smiles on their faces. We’re always searching for the best Team Members to welcome to our family. Join us and start a lasting career with us.

Locations: West Mifflin, PA – $16.00‑$23.00 (posted 2 weeks ago); Cranberry Township, PA – $15.00‑$16.38 (posted 2 weeks ago).