Skilled Meat Cutter

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is seeking a Meat Cutter dedicated to providing exceptional guest service and expert meat cutting. You will cut and package meat while ensuring customer safety and satisfaction. Join a nurturing environment that supports your career development and celebrates a passion for food.

Qualifications

• 6 to 12 months of meat cutting experience or completion of apprenticeship.
• Satisfactory completion of job-specific skills assessment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Cut meat for customers, answer questions, and maintain safety.
• Wrap products, check code dates, and provide customer suggestions.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of equipment and work areas.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Food Safety Knowledge

Meat Cutting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Meat Cutting Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Our Meat Cutters ensure that our guests receive the best and most delicious products, presented according to their requirements. In addition to providing excellent guest service and supporting the Meat Lead, you'll ensure our offerings promote guest loyalty and store growth. As a member of our Meat Team, your primary responsibility will be to cut meat and other products for sale, ensuring our customers receive the freshest products possible. You will create and maintain an exemplary customer service atmosphere to build lifelong relationships by understanding and exceeding customer needs. To succeed in this position, you should be a team player, eager to support your team, driven to grow your career in leadership, and capable of inspiring those around you.

Disclaimer: Applicants must reside in the same country as the primary location of the role as outlined in this job posting.

Job Description

• Experience Required: Satisfactory completion of job-specific skills assessment; 6 to 12 months experience or successful completion of the Giant Eagle Apprenticeship program
• Experience Desired: Prior meat cutting experience
• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification or Licensing Required: Meat cutting certification
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds

Job Responsibilities

• Cut meat to be sold to customers by removing the product from the cooler and cutting it into smaller sizes for packaging.
• Service guests by answering questions and filling special orders.
• Rotate and check code dates on products to ensure customer safety.
• Wrap and maintain the meat case.
• Provide products and services that meet internal and external customer requirements, adhering to the company's guiding principles, common purposes, and service credo.
• Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of work for team members, guests, and products.
• Familiarize with store products to answer questions and make suggestions to customers.
• Utilize knowledge of code dating.
• Cultivate a foodie culture by sharing excitement and passion for food with team members and guests.
• Greet customers in a friendly manner, whether in the designated department or elsewhere in the store.
• Make ground meat by grinding coarse meat and preparing trays.
• Inspire team members and guests with a passion for food and a willingness to go the extra mile.
• Handle products and equipment properly according to food safety and safety guidelines.
• Provide active sampling opportunities when appropriate.
• Unload deliveries by checking in trucks.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment, tables, utensils, floors, etc., to meet safety and sanitation regulations.
• Accurately record and assist in preparing special orders to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assist in maintaining meat cooler and freezer efficiency by unloading deliveries.
• Follow proper procedures to meet out-of-stock percentage goals.

Compensation Grade

Skilled

About Us

At Giant Eagle Inc., we’re more than just food, fuel, and convenience. We’re a diverse family of talented team members. Our people are the heart of our company. We strive to create a nurturing environment with opportunities for career growth. Our caring values make us one of the top workplaces in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, and Indianapolis areas. From our warehouses to our stores and corporate office, we work together to serve our customers and put smiles on their faces. We are always looking for the best team members to join our family. We invite you to start a lasting career with us.