Meat Cutter – Fresh Cuts & Customer-First Service

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Lakewood (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle in Ohio is seeking a Meat Cutter to join our Meat Team. You will cut meat and other products, ensuring freshness and quality while delivering attentive guest service and supporting the Meat Lead.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team focused on growth, leadership, and inspiring others to go the extra mile. The role emphasizes safety, knowledge of products, and the ability to handle equipment properly.

Qualifications

• Meat cutting certification is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6–12 months experience or completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Cut meat to be sold to customers by taking the product out of the cooler and cutting meat into smaller sizes to be packaged for sale.
• Service guests by answering questions and/or filling special orders.
• Rotate and check code dates on products to ensure customers' safety.
• Wrap and maintain meat case.
• Provide products and services that meet the requirements of internal and external customers at all times, and abide by the Company's Guiding Principles, Common Purposes, and Service Credo's.
• Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work, for our Team Members, guests, and products.
• Become familiar with products in the store to answer questions and make suggestions to customers.
• Utilize knowledge of code dating.
• Cultivate a foodie culture by sharing excitement and passion for food with Team Members and guests.
• Smile and greet customers in a friendly manner, whether the encounter takes place in the Team Member's designated department or elsewhere in the store.
• Make ground meat by putting course ground into the grinder then traying meat.
• Inspire your fellow Team Members and our guests with a passion for food and a willingness to go the Extra Mile to provide the best product.
• Properly handle products and equipment in accordance with food safety and safety guidelines to ensure a safe shopping environment.
• Provide active sampling opportunities, when appropriate.
• Unload deliveries by checking in truck.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floor, etc. to ensure that safety and sanitation regulations are met.
• Accurately record and assist in preparation of special orders to ensure the customer is delighted with the finished product.
• Assist in maintaining meat cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries.
• Follow proper procedures to ensure store meets out-of-stock percentage goals.

Skills

Meat cutting

Customer service

Team player

Food safety

Code dating knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Giant Eagle in Ohio is seeking a Meat Cutter to join our Meat Team. You will cut meat and other products, ensuring freshness and quality while delivering attentive guest service and supporting the Meat Lead.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team focused on growth, leadership, and inspiring others to go the extra mile. The role emphasizes safety, knowledge of products, and the ability to handle equipment properly.