Meat Cutter

Metcalfe's Market; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SpartanNash in Wisconsin is seeking a Meat Cutter to ensure fresh, high-quality meat and poultry are stocked and merchandised according to department standards.

You will receive stock, cut, wrap, weigh and price meat, maintain inventory, and assist customers with inquiries while following health and safety guidelines. Weekend/holiday shifts may be required; 18+ with a high school diploma/GED and 2 years of meat cutting experience are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Two years’ previous experience as a Meat Cutter Apprentice or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and fulfill all customer orders.
• Wrap, weigh, label and display all meat merchandise.
• Stock display case and rotate merchandise as requested.
• Assist customers with all inquiries and requests.
• Operate machinery by following proper department production and safety standards.
• Conduct inventories and cycle counts as required.
• Follow safe food handling and local health department standards.
• Maintain a safe work environment for employees, vendors and customers.
• Sustain a high level of product knowledge and preparation for continuous quality improvement.
• Grind and trim meat upon customer request.
• Inspect and reassemble equipment for use and perform routine maintenance as assigned.
• Clean and sanitize work area, equipment and utensils in compliance with health code.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service standards.
• Work toward continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure accurate pricing by labeling each package.
• Uphold company policies and procedures.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!Location:6700 W. State St. - Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53213Position Summary:The Meat Cutter is responsible for ensuring the meat cases are well-stocked with fresh, high-quality meat and poultry products. Receives stock, cuts, grinds, wraps, weighs, prices, and merchandises meat department products to department specifications. May order and stock prepackaged deli items and frozen food products that fall under the meat department. Ensures proper inventory control and product rotation to maximize product freshness. Perform duties that comply with local health code and follow proper safety procedures and standards. This position requires working weekends and holidays based on department staffing requirements.Here’s what you’ll do:Receive and fulfill all customer ordersWrap, weigh, label and display all meat merchandiseStock display case and rotate merchandise as requestedAssist customers with all inquiries and requestsOperate machinery by following proper department production and safety standards, as neededConducts inventories and cycle counts as requiredFollows safe food handling and local health department standards.Maintains a safe work environment for employees, vendors and customers.Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation work toward continuous quality improvementGrind and trim meat upon customer’s requestInspect and reassemble equipment for use and perform routine maintenance as assignedClean and sanitize work area, equipment and utensils in compliance with health codeDemonstrate excellent customer service standardsWork toward continuous quality improvementEnsures accurate pricing by placing the corresponding price and ingredient labels on each packageConsistently upholds company culture and meets customer service and performance expectations.Uphold, support, and promote compliance with all company policies and procedures.Other duties as assignedHere’s what you’ll need:High school diploma or GEDMust be 18 years of age or olderMust have two years’ previous experience as a Meat Cutter Apprentice or equivalentAbility to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documentsBasic mathematical skillsSuggestive Selling/Knowledge of ProductsDetail OrientedPhysical 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.