Meat Cutter Apprentice: Learn Fast, Lead with Flavor

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is seeking a Meat Cutter Apprentice to join our Meat Team. You will cut meat and related products for sale, ensuring freshness and quality for guests while delivering outstanding service and building loyalty.

As a team player, you will support leadership and strive for growth, with a focus on safety, proper handling, and knowledge sharing to enhance the shopping experience for our guests.

Qualifications

• 0–6 months experience in meat cutting is expected.
• Prior experience in meat or related field is preferred.
• No high school diploma required; HS diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to cut meat for sale, taking from cooler and packaging for sale.
• Learn to grind meat by grinding coarse meat and tray processing.
• Record and assist in preparing special orders for customer satisfaction.
• Assist in maintaining meat cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries.
• Learn all aspects of code dating.
• Follow procedures to meet out-of-stock percentage goals.
• Wrap and maintain meat case.
• Rotate and check code dates for guest safety.
• Provide products and services meeting internal and external customer requirements.
• Maintain safety as a top priority for team members, guests, and products.
• Provide exemplary customer service by greeting customers and fulfilling orders; suggest products to enhance shopping.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn about food and share knowledge with team and customers.
• Learn and retain current work methods; ensure proper handling of products and equipment per food safety guidelines.
• Actively participate in promoting diversity, inclusion, and respect.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Leadership potential

Food safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Technical

No High School diploma required

Job description

Giant Eagle, Inc. is seeking a Meat Cutter Apprentice to join our Meat Team. You will cut meat and related products for sale, ensuring freshness and quality for guests while delivering outstanding service and building loyalty.

As a team player, you will support leadership and strive for growth, with a focus on safety, proper handling, and knowledge sharing to enhance the shopping experience for our guests.