Meat Cutter Apprentice FT

The Winn-Dixie Company; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major grocery retailer in Texas seeks a meat cutter apprentice responsible for providing excellent customer service while cutting and processing various meats. Candidates must have a High School diploma and ideally be bilingual in English and Spanish. Responsibilities include managing meat deliveries, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining cleanliness in the work area. This position offers an opportunity to develop skills in meat processing and customer service in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to complete Computer Based Training (CBT) and Training Aid Courses.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel as needed (Floater only).

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous attention to customer needs and assist in a friendly manner.
• Receive and breakdown meat deliveries according to company standards.
• Stock and rotate department products to ensure freshness and compliance.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to operate power equipment

Knowledge of meat processing

English and Spanish language skills

Education

High School / GED

Job description

Overview

Job Summary The meat cutter apprentice is responsible for increasing customer confidence and loyalty by providing courteous and prompt service, consistent operating conditions and a friendly atmosphere. Under supervision, this position cuts meat to specifications for variety, size, quality and trim.

Responsibilities

• SERVICE: Provide continuous attention to customer needs; greet, assist and thank customers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner. Prepare and package food products and process customer orders to their specifications; process fresh meats, smoked meats, seafood, random weight, lunchmeat, frozen food and salted meats to production standards. 40%
• LEADERSHIP: Receive and breakdown meat deliveries. Utilize peak time performance cutting lists to cut and trim all products as directed by company standards. Properly wrap, weigh and price product as needed. Properly cube, slice and grind meat as needed. Observe local, state and government weights and measure laws, sanitation standards, grinding logs and Country of Origin Labeling. Observe safety standards while working with power equipment. Offer product suggestions when appropriate. 20%
• COMPLIANCE/SAFETY: Stock and rotate department products to ensure freshness and date control; restock and use supply items efficiently to eliminate waste and to maintain the lowest supply cost. Operate department equipment and tools. Keep work area clean, orderly and free from safety hazards; report faulty equipment and hazards to management. Notify management of team member theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized mark-downs, property defacement or any action that is illegal and/or against company policy. 20%

Disclaimer Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

High School / GED

Language Requirements

English; English & Spanish

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to complete Computer Based Training (CBT) and Training Aid Courses.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• FLOATER ONLY: Ability to travel as needed.

Environmental Factors

Travel Requirements Travel Percent Overnight: Occasional No

Shift Varied