Experienced Butcher

2 weeks ago

Sarasota, Florida, United States BJ's Wholesale Club Full time
Job Summary

As a Full Time Meat Department Specialist at BJ's Wholesale Club, you will be responsible for receiving, rotating, cutting, wrapping, and merchandising fresh and processed meats, including grinds. You will also assist in merchandising of seafood, prepared foods, cheeses, and pre-packed deli, as well as assist in the rotisserie chicken area and full service deli. You will maintain all sanitation and safety standards within the meat department and perform other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities
  • Engage with members to provide recommendations and answer questions regarding meat, poultry, and seafood.
  • Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by members.
  • Cut, grind, and/or process fresh meats to company cutting standards.
  • Weigh, package, wrap, and label cuts of meat, poultry, and seafood to company packaging standards.
  • Ensure the meat department maintains an appropriate level of inventory.
  • Ensure the meat, seafood, prepared foods, and cheese cases are fully stocked.
  • Rotate meats, poultry, seafood, prepared foods, and cheeses according to expiration dates.
  • Follow established guidelines when disposing of damaged and/or expired products.
  • Clean and sanitize all equipment, display fixtures, and areas in the meat department, including the meat cooler, freezer, and refrigerated display cases.
  • Inspect and store meat upon delivery.
  • Ensure that all received meats meet or exceed company quality standards.
Requirements
  • Completion of a training program/apprenticeship required.
  • Previous meat cutting experience required.
  • Knowledge of automatic/hand wrapping machines preferred.
  • At least 18 years of age.
Work Environment

The majority of the time is spent moving about on hard surfaces. There may be a need to occasionally position oneself to examine or scan merchandise, which may require bending, handling, pulling, reaching, and/or stooping. Frequently requires lifting objects up to 30 pounds. May require lifting and moving heavy and/or awkward objects more than 30 pounds with assistance.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is starting from $18.00.