Job Description

Meat Department

Meat Cutter or Meat Cutter Apprentice

Meat Manager or Assistant

Non-Exempt

To provide quality customer service by cutting meat and preparing related products in the variety, size, quality, and trim prescribed by the store and department standards; to execute functions in an efficient manner within store policies.

• Friendly 
• Customer service skills 
• Good communication/listening skills 
• Ability to follow directions 
• Attention to detail and organization 
• Ability to lift (over 50 lbs) 
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time 
• Ability to stoop, bend, and reach

• Performs duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Greets customers and provides them with prompt and courteous service or assistance as needed. 
• Assists in checking and verifying the Meat Department receivings when necessary. 
• Assists with weighing and breaking down meat products. 
• Takes products to refrigerated storage or shelf areas. 
• Ensures that all meat cuts are properly trimmed and attractively presented. 
• Ensures that product pricing makes adequate allowances for tare weights and shrink, as applicable. 
• Prices and displays product cases as directed by Department Manager. 
• Assists in wrapping and labeling product as required. 
• Rotates all of the products in accordance with department policies and product code dates. 
• Assists with scheduled inspections of packaged products for freshness and for visual appeal, pulling products for re-wrapping as required. 
• Checks refrigeration equipment regularly for proper temperatures and performance. 
• Takes care of damaged and spoiled products according to department procedures and takes positive action to control shrinkage. 
• Maintains a regular and effective housekeeping and sanitation program that meets all of the standards established by the department and all applicable health regulations. 
• Participates in training activities to increase personal skill levels, and to improve overall department processes and customer service. 
• Meets the physical requirements to perform the job functions listed above.

• High school education preferred. 
• Previous experience with Meat Department operations. 
• Familiarity with products carried in the Meat Department.

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