Meat Specialist: Fresh Cuts & Customer Care

Hy-Vee; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking a Meat Specialist in the Meat department. The role involves cutting and merchandising fresh meat, providing friendly customer service, and assisting shoppers with product location and requests. You will also prepare cutting lists, conduct cutting tests, and monitor refrigeration to maintain quality.

The position requires physical stamina and adherence to safety guidelines. Ideal candidates have a High School education, Hy-Vee food safety training, and at least one year of

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Hy-Vee food safety training.
• Over one year of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds and handle physical tasks daily.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, friendly customer service and greet customers.
• Escort customers to products and secure items out of reach.
• Load/unload heavy items and assist with product requests.
• Tenderize, grind, and cut merchandise and prepare cutting lists.
• Monitor refrigeration temperatures and uphold department guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Meat cutting

Food safety awareness

Arithmetic calculations

Education

High School or equivalent

Hy-Vee food safety training

Tools

Power band saw

Grinder

Tenderizer

Wrapping system

Knives

Job description

Hy-Vee is seeking a Meat Specialist in the Meat department. The role involves cutting and merchandising fresh meat, providing friendly customer service, and assisting shoppers with product location and requests. You will also prepare cutting lists, conduct cutting tests, and monitor refrigeration to maintain quality.

The position requires physical stamina and adherence to safety guidelines. Ideal candidates have a High School education, Hy-Vee food safety training, and at least one year of