Meat Department Associate

7 days ago


Oshkosh Wisconsin, United States Festival Foods Full time
Job Summary

The Meat Cutter Floater is a key member of the Meat Department team at Festival Foods. This role is responsible for assisting in various tasks within the Meat Department to provide exceptional products and services to our guests.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in cutting, trimming, and preparing standard cuts of meat to deliver high-quality products to our guests.
  • Fill in at various stores to ensure the store's meat department provides positive earnings and operates at standards set by Festival Foods.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and satisfaction by providing a positive guest experience.
  • Collaborate with the Meat Manager and Assistant Meat Manager to achieve business metric goals and maintain high standards.
  • Contribute to overall department goals and objectives by assisting other areas of the department as available and requested.
  • Responsible for all non-case ready meat production, including cutting, trimming, grinding, wrapping, marinating, and sausage making.
  • Reduce shrink by following production planning tools, cutting lists, and accurate trim standards.
  • Maintain an adequate level of supplies in the Meat department by replenishing items as needed.
  • Assist in training of Utility team members, including grinding, cutting product for the service counter, and wrapping.
  • Contribute to overall cleanliness of the department by performing daily department sanitation, picking up, organizing, and cleaning work areas, shelving, and sales floor as needed.
  • Required to maintain food safety and grind logs.
  • Complete periodic cutting yield tests with the Meat Manager and Assistant Manager.
  • Verify meat deliveries for accuracy.
  • Inspect displayed products for close or expired dates and remove when necessary.
  • Maintain markdown policy.
Requirements
  • WI Certified Food Manager License (Festival to reimburse if associate obtains while employed)
  • Ability to lead, coach, and motivate others
  • Ensures thorough and consistent training for all new and current Meat Department associates
  • Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and all associates
  • Communicates and works collaboratively with Store Director, Meat Director, Training and Execution Specialists, and other Department Managers to maintain high standards and exceed guest expectations
  • Knowledge of technology and the use of a computer
  • Ability to read, write, and perform simple math problems
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Thorough knowledge of the retail food business, thorough knowledge of perishable department operations, merchandising skills, and must be able to make timely and effective decisions
  • Ability to process all varieties of meat while operating tools safely
  • Thorough understanding of types, cuts, and preparation methods of meats
  • Requires proper training and knowledge of certain equipment and procedures needed to complete the job
  • Ability to interpret and follow instructions and solve problems
  • Understanding of, or ability to quickly learn applicable local, state, and federal regulations, food handling and sanitation requirements
  • Qualified applicants must be over the age of 18
  • Must have minimum of 12 months previous experience cutting meat, including using knives and power equipment, such as slicers, grinders, cubing machine, and power saw preferred
  • Contributes to overall cleanliness of the department by picking up, organizing, and cleaning work areas, shelving, and sales floor as needed
  • Ability to travel to multiple work locations
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Must be dependable and flexible
  • Reinforces Festival culture, guest service, and performance expectations to all Meat associates


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