Meat Cutter Trainee — Learn Cutting & Customer Service

Hannaford; Maine; On-site; USD 23,901 - 34,095; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in Fort Kent, ME is seeking a Meat Department Associate to join our team. This role involves learning the meat department, assisting customers, stocking, pricing, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

You will work with a team, follow policies, and may train others as needed. Must be able to lift 1–40 lb, stand for long periods, and meet age requirements. Competitive hourly pay between $17.35 and $24.75.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment.
• Must meet minimum age requirements.
• Effective customer service and communication skills.
• Successful experience as a meat associate or previous meat cutting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and government regulations.
• Meet or exceed all applicable Management Planning guidelines once training is complete.
• Treat all co‑workers with fairness, dignity, and respect.
• Develop product knowledge in all areas of the meat department including cooking procedures.
• Make price changes and maintain correct price books and scales as directed.
• Assist in special projects and perform other functions as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist in training of other associates when assigned after identified as Level 2 trainer.
• Maintain a neat, well‑groomed personal appearance at all times; comply with company personal appearance policy.
• Maintain solid communication in the department and throughout the organization.
• Support company safety standards. Communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance work needed.
• Observe and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Minimum age

Meat cutting experience

Willingness to learn

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets in Fort Kent, ME is seeking a Meat Department Associate to join our team. This role involves learning the meat department, assisting customers, stocking, pricing, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

You will work with a team, follow policies, and may train others as needed. Must be able to lift 1–40 lb, stand for long periods, and meet age requirements. Competitive hourly pay between $17.35 and $24.75.