Meat Specialist: Expert Cuts & Customer Focus

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Pleasant Hill (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Meat Specialist in our meat department. You will perform cutting, tenderizing, grinding, and merchandising of fresh meat while delivering prompt, friendly customer service.

Learn customers' names and assist them in locating products, ensuring high standards of hygiene and temperature control throughout the shift. You will manage cutting tests, create case-fill lists, and coordinate with department managers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Hy-Vee food safety training completed.
• Ability to perform arithmetic: fractions, decimals, percentages.
• Strong customer service and teamwork; able to follow instructions and handle equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service and engage customers by name when possible.
• Assist customers with locating products and handle requests safely.
• Operate cutting and meat preparation tasks including tenderizing, grinding, and cutting as directed.
• Prepare cutting lists, monitor refrigeration, and ensure product freshness and temperatures.
• Maintain hygiene and dress standards; report to work on schedule and adapt to department needs.
• Perform cleaning, restocking, and assist in other store areas as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma

Hy-Vee food safety training

Tools

Power ban saw

Grinder

Tenderizer

Knives

Tumblers

Automatic patty machine

Wrapping system

Pallet jack

Rotisserie

Job description

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Meat Specialist in our meat department. You will perform cutting, tenderizing, grinding, and merchandising of fresh meat while delivering prompt, friendly customer service.

Learn customers' names and assist them in locating products, ensuring high standards of hygiene and temperature control throughout the shift. You will manage cutting tests, create case-fill lists, and coordinate with department managers.