Meat Cutter Apprentice

Overview

Fresco y Mas is committed to fostering a work environment where all associates can be authentic, feel valued, while reaching their full potential.

Job Title: Meat Cutter Apprentice
Location: Retail Grocery Location

Position OverviewThe meat cutter apprentice is responsible for increasing customer confidence and loyalty by providing courteous and prompt service, consistent operating conditions and a friendly atmosphere. Under supervision, this position cuts meat to specifications for variety, size, quality and trim.   Primary Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Provide continuous attention to customer needs; greet, assist and thank customers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner.
• Responsible for learingin meat cutter skills and responsibilities as directed by the Meat Cutter or Department Manager including:
  • Prepare and package food products and process customer orders to their specifications; process fresh meats, smoked meats, seafood, random weight, lunchmeat, frozen food and salted meats to production standards.
  • Receive and breakdown meat deliveries.
  • Utilize peak time performance cutting lists to cut and trim all products as directed by company standards.
  • Properly wrap, weigh and price product as needed.
  • Properly cube, slice and grind meat as needed.
  • Observe local, state and government weights and measure laws, sanitation standards, grinding logs and Country of Origin Labeling.
  • Observe safety standards while working with power equipment
• Offer product suggestions when appropriate.
• Stock and rotate department products to ensure freshness and date control; restock and use supply items efficiently to eliminate waste and to maintain the lowest supply cost.
• Operate department equipment and tools.
• Keep work area clean, orderly and free from safety hazards; report faulty equipment and hazards to management.
• Notify management of team member theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized mark-downs, property defacement or any action that is illegal and/or against company policy.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

QualificationsMinimum

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to understand and follow English instructions.
• Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to obtain the same.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Preferred

• High standard of intergrity and reliability.

Required Behaviors

• Lives the Values by embracing the essence of the company demonstrating a commitment to the company's goal and values.
• Unifies and motivates team through praise and recognition of success with immediate feedback to build an environment of trust.
• Business-driven showing passion for the business, delivering results consistently.
• Customer-orientated by passionately demonstrating that the customer comes first… always by putting the customer's needs above all else.
• People Passion through consistently treating others with respect and dignity.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to complete Computer Based Training (CBT) and Training Aid Courses.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• FLOATER ONLY:  Ability to travel as needed.

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