Meat Cutter & Fresh-Prep Specialist

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Belle Vernon (Fayette County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is seeking a Meat Cutter to join the Meat Team. The role focuses on cutting meat, serving guests, and maintaining a fresh, safe, and inviting display. You will help ensure customer satisfaction and build loyalty through knowledgeable product recommendations and excellent service.

Responsibilities include upholding food safety standards, assisting with special orders, and supporting the team to meet store goals while fostering a passion for quality meat products.

Qualifications

• Experience Required: Satisfactory completion of job specific skills assessment; 6 to 12 months experience or successful completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program
• Experience Desired: Prior meat cutting experience
• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification or Licensing Required: Meat cutting certification

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Giant Eagle, Inc. is seeking a Meat Cutter to join the Meat Team. The role focuses on cutting meat, serving guests, and maintaining a fresh, safe, and inviting display. You will help ensure customer satisfaction and build loyalty through knowledgeable product recommendations and excellent service.

Responsibilities include upholding food safety standards, assisting with special orders, and supporting the team to meet store goals while fostering a passion for quality meat products.