Meat Cutter Trainee

MEAT CUTTER TRAINEE

Reports to: Store Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

We are looking for a Meat Cutter Trainee to join our team and begin a hands-on learning experience in the meat department. As a trainee, you will work closely with experienced meat cutters to learn the skills necessary to cut, trim, and prepare various meats, ensuring the highest quality and food safety standards. This role is designed to teach you the ins and outs of meat cutting, from product preparation to customer service, and help you develop the skills needed to grow into a full-fledged meat cutter. If you’re eager to learn, passionate about quality, and ready to start a rewarding career in the food industry, we want to hear from you!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn meat cutting techniques
• Assist with meat preparation
• Learn product knowledge
• Observe and follow safety protocols
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation
• Stock and organize
• Customer service assistance
• Monitor freshness and quality 
• Work in a team environment
• Shadow experienced meat cutters
• Assist with inventory and stocking
• Perform all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be 18 years or older due to age-related work restrictions
• Interest in learning and working with food
• Ability to follow instructions and work under the guidance of experienced meat cutters
• Strong attention to detail and focus on maintaining quality standards
• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and helpful attitude
• Basic math and reading skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is typically performed in a grocery store environment with frequent exposure to refrigerated areas and freezers
• Exposure to sharp equipment requiring high attention to safety
• Fast-paced environment especially during peak shopping hours
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including a variety of shifts, days, evenings, nights, and weekends including overtime, as needed
• As a condition of employment, you are required to obtain a valid Food Handler’s Safety Card within thirty (30) days of your start date. You will be responsible for completing any necessary training and certification requirements to obtain this card. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon maintaining this certification in good standing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must have visual and hearing acuity.
• Consistently perform repetitive tasks
• Cutting and slicing meat
• Dexterity and Hand-Eye coordination 
• Ability to use hands and fingers to reach, lift and carry 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to speak to, hear, and understand others via phone and in person in English

Job Success Factors

Customer Service

• Create customer loyalty by delivering outstanding customer service, executing sales promotions, ensuring quality foods products are available to sell 

Honesty & Integrity

• Always maintain professional and ethical behaviors
• Create accurate records including Waste Logs
• Maintain confidentiality regarding private employee matters

Authenticity

• Express genuine care for the team, the customers, and the business

Maintain High Standards

• Always perform tasks to the highest standards

Positive attitude

• Take pride in executing job tasks and maintaining a clean, organized work area

Teamwork

• Maintain open communication with all co-workers
• Support team members and cooperate in providing excellent guest service

Accountability

• Listen openly to performance feedback and incorporate suggestions into work processes and attitude

Reliability

• Arrive punctual and ready to begin work assignments
• Deliver quality work product using resources and time allocated