Meat Cutter & Merchandising Specialist

Leevers Supermarkets, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leevers Supermarkets, Inc. is seeking a Meat Cutter to assist the Meat Manager in ensuring proper operation of the Meat Department in a fast-paced retail environment in Philadelphia.

You will cut, display, date-rotate, weigh and price meat products while upholding Leevers standards and customer service excellence. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of meat-cutting experience, strong knife skills, knowledge of safety regulations, and a commitment to quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of previous experience cutting meat including using hand tools and power equipment.
• Comprehensive product knowledge and ability to train other meat team members.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent Customer Service and Leadership Skills.
• Must be dependable and flexible.
• Must adhere to uniform dress code.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and places meat cuts and products in display counter according to company policy & procedures so they will appear attractive and appealing to the customers.
• Will assist the Meat Manager maintain an adequate inventory level for meat products and supplies.
• Enforcing established programs, which comply with city codes, health regulations, weights and measure regulations and ensuring standards in all departments are being met.
• Breaking, cutting, boning, making chorizo and grinding meat as required.
• Ensuring freshness and high product quality.
• Using knives and power equipment, cuts and/or packages authorized beef, pork and poultry items according to Leevers policies and procedures.
• Ensures that displays and case signs are updated appropriately, and that meat is merchandised and presented to maximize sales.
• Maintains proper date rotation for dated and undated products per Leevers policy, both in the display case and in the storage cooler.
• Wraps, weighs and prices cuts of meat.
• Labels packages according to COOL, USDA and Leevers standards.
• Receives, inspects, and stores meat upon delivery, to maintain cold chain and ensure meat quality.
• Ensures excellent sanitation and quality standards are met daily and adhered to per Leevers policy.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment for customers and employees
• Building and maintaining a positive working relationship with employees and peers
• Great customer service
• Protect company property, funds and merchandise at all times.
• May be assigned to work in more than one store.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Dependable

Flexible

Uniform dress code

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Knives

Slicers

Grinders

Cubing machine

Power saw

Job description

Leevers Supermarkets, Inc. is seeking a Meat Cutter to assist the Meat Manager in ensuring proper operation of the Meat Department in a fast-paced retail environment in Philadelphia.

You will cut, display, date-rotate, weigh and price meat products while upholding Leevers standards and customer service excellence. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of meat-cutting experience, strong knife skills, knowledge of safety regulations, and a commitment to quality and teamwork.