Meat Specialist: Precision Cuts & Customer Care

Hyvee.io; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking a Meat Specialist to join the Meat Department. You will cut, tenderize, and merchandise fresh meat while delivering friendly, efficient service to customers.

You’ll ensure proper refrigeration, assist with product placement, and follow company guidelines to maintain a clean, safe work environment. Responsibilities include handling customer requests, preparing cutting lists, and supporting department managers.

Qualifications

• Must be able to solve practical problems with limited standardization.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service.
• Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner and addresses them by name when possible.
• Assists customers by guiding them to products and handling heavy items.
• Orders new items (not strictly replenishment).
• Monitors refrigeration for proper temperatures.
• Maintains department hygiene and adheres to company policies.
• Reports to work on schedule and on time.
• Tenders, grinds, and cuts merchandise.

Skills

Partnerships

Growth mindset

Results oriented

Customer focused

Professionalism

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Hy-Vee food safety training

1+ year related work experience preferred

Tools

Power band saw

Grinder

Tenderizer

Slicer

Knives

Tumblers

Automatic patty machine

Wrapping system

Rotisserie

Pallet jack

Familiar with software

Job description

Hy-Vee is seeking a Meat Specialist to join the Meat Department. You will cut, tenderize, and merchandise fresh meat while delivering friendly, efficient service to customers.

You’ll ensure proper refrigeration, assist with product placement, and follow company guidelines to maintain a clean, safe work environment. Responsibilities include handling customer requests, preparing cutting lists, and supporting department managers.