Meat Cutter Apprentice

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC; Litchfield, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

SpartanNash is seeking a skilled Meat Cutter for the Family Fare location in Litchfield, MN. The role involves cutting, trimming, and preparing meats to department standards, ensuring quality and efficiency in daily operations.

The position offers an excellent benefits package, PTO and holidays, healthcare eligibility, a 401(k) plan with employer match, life and disability insurance, and paid parental leave after six months. Starting pay $17.00–$19.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1 year retail or related experience preferred; meat cutter/apprentice experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Detail oriented and accurate in handling products.

Responsibilities

• Cut and weigh steaks, chops, etc. for individual servings.
• Produce value-added products per guidelines.
• Cut, trim, and bone carcass sections to cooking cuts.
• Follow recipes to grind and tray meats and make sausage and other products.
• Price, date, wrap and/or bag meat products per guidelines.
• Fill, rotate and merchandise shelves and displays.
• Notify the manager if products and supplies need to be ordered.
• Receive, unload, and stock merchandise.
• Maintain knowledge of products and price differences.
• Practice suggestive selling and maintain a clean department.
• Follow PPE, Safety, Food Safety and Cleaning guidelines.
• May assist in other departments as needed.

Skills

Meat cutting

Attention to detail

Reading & math

Guest service

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.

Location:

951 East Frontage Rd. - Litchfield, Minnesota 55355

COMPENSATION:

Hourly rate $17.00 - $19.00 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

• 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.

Company: Family Fare

Job Area: Retail

Job Family: Retail Stores

Job Type: Full time

Req ID: R88430