Journeyman meat cutter job description

This is a part time position. Primary responsibility is to Take Excellent Care Of Our Customers by satisfying each customer.s needs and exceeding their expectations. This requires a defined level of product knowledge, food preparation skills, sales ability, customer relations skills, and cooperation with fellow associates to create An Incredible Place To Work and Shop. Responsible for efficiently cutting and processing the complete variety of meat products to achieve maximum yield and gross profit according to Meat Standards, cleaning work areas, providing customer service unloading stock, and reloading salvage.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Associates must be at least 18 years of age.

PERSONAL SKILLS Exceptional interpersonal skills. Willingness to participate in and successfully complete required training and to work with the team to increase customer satisfaction and sales.

LANGUAGE SKILLS. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos [in English]. Ability to write simple correspondence [in English]. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, vendors, and other

associates of the organization who only speak English.

REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Complete Company.s training including but not limited to: new hire orientation, food sanitation, customer service network, safety, food safety, and product knowledge.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and reaches from 6-72 inches. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and reaches from 6-72 inches. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate constantly works in a cool environment with an average temperature range of 34-36 degrees Fahrenheit and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and is frequently exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The Meat Cutter is responsible for handling meat and meat products. The Cutter will receive, process, cut, trim, scrape, package, tie, wrap, weigh, price, and label meat products The Cutter is responsible for setting an example in providing attentive and courteous customer service.
Job Description
Description

Process, prepare and package meat products in compliance with company policy and Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding Meat operations, safety, and sanitation Maintain a clean work area Ensure proper temperatures are maintained in cooler, prep area, freezer, and cases and are in working condition Maintain adequate meat supplies Maintain proper case conditions, including cleaning, stocking, straightening, and rotating product Achieve financial goals such as sales and gross profit maximization as well as minimization of shrink and supply expense Direct subordinates in implementing plan of action and goal attainment Promote sales through courteous and friendly customer service Minimize shrink through proper handling and storing of product Provide support to area stores when staff is absent, as directed Travel Required:No

Environment

Store : Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)

Skills

Specialized Knowledge : Adequate knowledge of the preparation of different cuts of meat Special Skills : Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions; Accurate vision Physical abilities: : Occasional amounts of climbing, balancing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, feeling, tasting, and smelling; Frequent amounts of pulling/pushing loads up to 80 lb; Constant amounts of standing, walking, lifting/carrying loads up to 100 lb, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and exposure to temperatures down to 30 degrees Other: : Ability to operate: Knives, Computerized scales, Case Cutter, Bandsaw; Patty Machine, Marking Gun, Grinder, Cubing Machine, Pallet Jack, Wrapping Machine, Baler/Compactor, Walkie Stacker, Tie Machine, Slicer, Eycruder Bone Duster, Sausage maker, Chicken Splitter

Years Of Experience

0-2 : Experience with the preparation of different cuts of meat in retail stores

Qualifications

Shift

Company
PW Retail Foods LLC

About Our Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. , based in Keene, NH, is the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the U.S. and the industry leader in supply chain innovation. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 6,000 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases, and institutions with over 150,000 different products. At C&S, We Select the Best - those with the motivation, pride, and drive to succeed in our fast-paced world.Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

We are looking for food enthusiasts passionate about practical yet innovative solutions to support our California rooted organization. Historically, Save Mart has been recognized for innovating new standards in the grocery business in addition to always taking the extra step to make service a daily principle. Today, we continue many traditions that elevate our brand, engage our communities but most importantly, take care of our customers and employees. We love what we do and invite you to join our efforts as we bring fresh products and extraordinary service to the communities in which we serve.

Some of our awesome benefits include: benefits package options which include Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, flexible schedule options, Employee Connection (earn fun and valuable prizes!), Life Long Learning - Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).
We are currently recruiting for the position of:

Journeyman Meat Cutter - 105 W. Hanford-Armona Rd., Lemoore, CA 93245

The Journeyman Meat Cutter is responsible for meeting daily production needs and quality standards in meat cutting and preparation of meat. This position receives, stocks, cuts, grinds, wraps, weighs, prices, and attractively merchandises meat department products. This role also orders and stocks prepackaged deli items and frozen food products that pertain to the meat department. The Journeyman Meat Cutter team member packages, prepares trays, weighs items to properly label, rotates product and removes out of code date products and ensure proper inventory control and product rotation to maximize product freshness and availability, while minimizing waste. This role is heavily relied on by customers to do special requests and answer questions about the products and services. This position cuts and trims meat to size for display or as ordered by customer, using hand tools and power equipment, such as grinder, cubing machine, and power saw.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

* Locate appropriate meat portions in the walk-in freezer/refrigerator, removes the individual pieces from their positions, places them on a 4 or 6 wheel cart, and pushed the cart to the cutting room
* Use knives and occasional band saw to prepare specific cuts of meat from larger portions
* Set machine for proper pricing and labeling of the meat to be wrapped
* Arrange packages on display and removes any out of date or damaged packages from display
* Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment. Wash, wipe, and clean tools, equipment, and counters. Sweep and/ or hose floor surfaces
* Operate an electric tow motor to move pallets from the receiving area to storage areas
* Instruct, supervise and direct Apprentice Meat Cutters as required
* Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

* Ability to comprehend and follow specific instructions
* Ability to perform simple and repetitive tasks
* Ability to maintain work lace appropriate to a given work load
* Meat (to include primal cuts), poultry, fish and pre-packaged products
* Special product needs that arise for seasons/holidays
* Trends in cooking and recipes that effect demand
* Department food safety and hazardous materials rules/regulations,
* Use and care of professional cutlery, saws, tenderizers, grinders, wrapping equipment and other department related tools

Education: High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) or additional job experience

Experience: Prior Meat Department experience to include cutting of meat

Other: Available to work a variety of required retail hours; must be able to operate equipment used in the department (grinder, pallet jacks, saws, scales, register, etc.)

Physical: Store environment: ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects; requires lifting up to 50 lbs.

Competencies:

* Customer Focus
* Quality/Quantity of Work
* Personal/Interpersonal Skills

The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.