Meat Cutter Apprentice FT

The Winn-Dixie Company; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in New York is seeking a Meat Cutter Apprentice. This role involves providing high-quality customer service and expertly cutting various meats to specifications under supervision. Responsibilities include stock rotation, compliance with safety protocols, and maintaining a clean work environment. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or GED and strong customer service skills. Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish are a plus. Join a team dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous attention to customer needs; greet, assist and thank customers.
• Stock and rotate department products to ensure freshness and date control.
• Observe safety standards while working with power equipment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Meat cutting skills

Compliance with safety standards

Ability to work in a team

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