Meat Specialist: Skilled Cutter & Customer Champion

hyvee; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a Meat Specialist to join the Meat Department. You will cut, tenderize, grind, and merchandise fresh meat, while delivering prompt, friendly service and assisting customers in finding products.

This full-time role requires high school or equivalent and Hy-Vee food safety training; one year of related experience preferred. You will monitor refrigerated cases, prepare cutting lists, and maintain department standards for hygiene, safety, and customer service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Hy-Vee food safety training.
• Over one year of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service.
• Tenderizes, grinds, and cuts merchandise; prepares cutting lists for case fills.
• Monitors refrigeration for proper temperatures and maintains hygiene in the department.
• Wraps, weighs, and labels product; assists customers in locating items.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Hy-Vee food safety training

Tools

Power band saw

Grinder

Tenderizer

Knives

Rotisserie

Wrapping system

Pallet jack

Job description

Hy-Vee in West Des Moines, IA is seeking a Meat Specialist to join the Meat Department. You will cut, tenderize, grind, and merchandise fresh meat, while delivering prompt, friendly service and assisting customers in finding products.

This full-time role requires high school or equivalent and Hy-Vee food safety training; one year of related experience preferred. You will monitor refrigerated cases, prepare cutting lists, and maintain department standards for hygiene, safety, and customer service.