Meat Cutter Trainee — Local Programs & Training

Hannaford; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford in Brunswick, ME is hiring a Meat Department Associate to join our team. You will develop product knowledge, assist customers, and ensure accurate pricing while maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and willingness to learn multiple tasks within a busy meat department in a store setting. A prior meat cutting background is preferred, and you must be able to handle the physical demands of the job.

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. Keep work area free from debris and safety hazards.
• Observe and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Meat cutting experience

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Job description

Hannaford in Brunswick, ME is hiring a Meat Department Associate to join our team. You will develop product knowledge, assist customers, and ensure accurate pricing while maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and willingness to learn multiple tasks within a busy meat department in a store setting. A prior meat cutting background is preferred, and you must be able to handle the physical demands of the job.