Meat Specialist: Customer-Focused Cutter & Merchandiser

hyvee; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Ames, IA seeks a Meat Specialist to cut and merchandise fresh meat, ensuring quality and safety. You will engage customers, assist with product selection, and maintain cleanliness and compliance in a fast-paced department.

We value teamwork, reliability, and strong product knowledge. The role requires physical stamina for lifting and standing, with opportunities to advance within the meat department.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent is required.
• Hy-Vee food safety training completed or available.
• Ability to calculate pricing and weights accurately.
• Experience in meat department or food handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service and greet customers.
• Cut, tenderize, grind, and merchandise meat products.
• Maintain proper temperatures in the department and food safety standards.
• Prepare cutting lists and perform cutting tests as needed.
• Assist in other areas of the store as required.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Arithmetic (fractions/decimals/percent

Education

High School or equivalent

Hy-Vee food safety training

Tools

Power ban saw

Grinder

Tenderizer

Slicker

Knives

Tumbler

Job description

Hy-Vee in Ames, IA seeks a Meat Specialist to cut and merchandise fresh meat, ensuring quality and safety. You will engage customers, assist with product selection, and maintain cleanliness and compliance in a fast-paced department.

We value teamwork, reliability, and strong product knowledge. The role requires physical stamina for lifting and standing, with opportunities to advance within the meat department.