Meat Cutter II — Fresh Cuts & Customer Service (Full-Time)

Colonial Group; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Team Member Referral Program

Job summary

Save-A-Lot, Ltd. is seeking a Meat Cutter II in Cleveland, OH to maintain the meat department to company standards. You will cut, trim and prepare standard cuts, price and label items, and ensure proper merchandising and freshness throughout the shift.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong customer service, and adherence to safety and sanitation policies. Prior meat-cutting experience and ability to read English are preferred, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with meat cutting and handling equipment preferred.
• Proficiency in basic math and English communication.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim and package meat according to policy.
• Wrap, label and price products for display.
• Maintain sanitation and rotate stock daily.
• Assist with product ordering and merchandising.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required uniform.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

English literacy

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Knives

Power equipment

Scales

Cubing machine

Power saw

Job description

The Meat Cutter ensures the store’s meat department operates at the standards set by the company, driving sales and maximizing profitability. The Meat Cutter delivers the highest level of customer service and satisfaction by following the company’s meat merchandising plan and trimming /preparing standard cuts of meat as outlined in the Meat Cutter Resource Manual. The Meat Cutter demonstrates excellent teamwork, interpersonal skills, and commitment to the success of the team.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager and Meat Cutter II/Trainer
• Uses knives and power equipment, cuts and/or packages authorized beef, pork and poultry items according to company policies and procedures
• Wraps, weighs and prices cuts of meat
• Labels packages according to COOL, USDA and company standards
• Ensures displays and case signs are updated appropriately, and meat is merchandised and presented to maximize sales
• May assist with product ordering
• Maintains proper date rotation for dated and undated products per company policy, both in the display case and in the storage coolers
• Prepares and places meat cuts and products in the display counter according to company procedures so they will appear attractive and appealing to the customers
• Receives, inspects, and stores meat upon delivery, to maintain cold chain and ensure meat quality
• Ensures excellent sanitation and quality standards are met daily which adhere to company policy
• Follows and executes all company policies and procedures which includes but is not limited to: COOL, Food Safety, Sanitation, Meat/Produce Scale operation, Mark Downs, Inventory Processes, Meat POG’s, Meat Cutter Resource Manual, Daily Manager Signoff and Meat Cutting List
• Responsibilities may include other perishable and non-perishable related duties necessary to maintain optimal store performance
• Protects company property, funds and merchandise
• Performs other duties as assigned

About You

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Experience safely using manual pallet jacks, hand tools and power equipment, including but not limited to knives, wrappers, scales, slicers, cubing machine, and power saw (where certified to cut meat) preferred
• Successful completion of the Cutter Training Program within 3 months
• Company work history will be strongly considered, including attendance, work performance, safety, policy compliance and performance management
• Proficiency in basic math skills required, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication, interpersonal skills. Language proficiency in Spanish or other languages is a plus
• Must be dependable and flexible, including a willingness to work in other areas of the store, as needed with little or no advance notice
• Excellent customer service, teamwork and problem-solving skills
• Must adhere to a uniform dress code

Physical Requirements

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment with a standard temperature of 38-45 degrees
• Requires the ability to reach, bend, twist, balance, lift and transport various objects weighing up to 30 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift; at times, product weight may reach 100 pounds
• Requires the ability to move heavy product with assistance
• Must have the ability to stand, walk and / or move about for extended periods of time
• Requires the ability to push, pull, grasp and use sawing motions for extended periods of time

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