Meat Cutter Apprentice

D&W Fresh Market; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SpartanNash in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Beef Meat Cutter to join our store team. You will cut, weigh and prepare beef, pork and other meats according to recipes, weights and quality standards, ensuring portion control and presentation.

Responsibilities include pricing, dating, wrapping and displaying products, stocking shelves, and assisting customers with selections. A high school diploma/GED and 1 year retail or meat-cut experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year retail or related experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a Meat Cutter, Apprentice role strongly preferred.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• 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
• May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience need
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Skills

Detail oriented

Basic math skills

Reading / writing comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SpartanNash in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Beef Meat Cutter to join our store team. You will cut, weigh and prepare beef, pork and other meats according to recipes, weights and quality standards, ensuring portion control and presentation.

Responsibilities include pricing, dating, wrapping and displaying products, stocking shelves, and assisting customers with selections. A high school diploma/GED and 1 year retail or meat-cut experience are preferred.