Meat Cutter

We are seeking an experienced Meat Cutter/Butcher for our Columbus Save A Lot stores.

The Meat Cutter ensures the store’s meat department operates at the standards set by the company, driving sales and maximizing profitability. The Meat Cutter delivers the highest level of customer service and satisfaction by following the company’s meat merchandising plan and trimming /preparing standard cuts of meat as outlined in the Meat Cutter Resource Manual. The Meat Cutter demonstrates excellent teamwork, interpersonal skills, and commitment to the success of the team.

Must be able to cut a full Case of meat using knifes, saws, and meat cutting tools.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of the Meat Manager, Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager and Meat Cutter II/Trainer
• Uses knives and power equipment, cuts and/or packages authorized beef, pork and poultry items according to company policies and procedures
• Wraps, weighs and prices cuts of meat
• Labels packages according to COOL, USDA and company standards
• Ensures displays and case signs are updated appropriately, and meat is merchandised and presented to maximize sales
• May assist with product ordering
• Maintains proper date rotation for dated and undated products per company policy, both in the display case and in the storage coolers
• Prepares and places meat cuts and products in the display counter according to company procedures so they will appear attractive and appealing to the customers
• Receives, inspects, and stores meat upon delivery, to maintain cold chain and ensure meat quality
• Ensures excellent sanitation and quality standards are met daily which adhere to company policy
• Follows and executes all company policies and procedures which includes but is not limited to: COOL, Food Safety, Sanitation, Meat/Produce Scale operation, Mark Downs, Inventory Processes, Meat POG’s, Meat Cutter Resource Manual, Daily Manager Signoff and Meat Cutting List
• Responsibilities may include other perishable and non-perishable related duties necessary to maintain optimal store performance
• Protects company property, funds and merchandise
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment with a standard temperature of 32-45 degrees
• Requires the ability to reach, bend, twist, balance, lift and transport various objects weighing up to 30 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift; at times, product weight may reach 100 pounds
• Requires the ability to move heavy product with assistance
• Must have the ability to stand, walk and / or move about for extended periods of time
• Requires the ability to push, pull, grasp and use sawing motions for extended periods of time.

Pay will be based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance