Meat cutter job description

· Must have a minimum of 2 years professional experience.

· Preferred 2-3 years grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures.

· Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

· Journeyman cutter or apprenticeship program completed preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.

· Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.

· Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.

· Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.

· Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

· Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.

· Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.

· Must be able to support and contribute to team goals

· Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.

· Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.

· Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.

· Must have skills working with knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery.

· Must have expert packaging and wrapping skills.

· Ability to cut and weigh various amounts of meat and seafood.

· Understands COOL compliance for seafood products; what country the various products are comin

Job Function Analysis

Physical Demands

· Sit Rarely 1–2 hours

· Stand Continuously 1–8 hours

· Walk Continuously 2–8 hours

· Drive Frequently 2-4 hours

· Balance Frequently 34–66%

· Bend Occasionally 1–33%

· Climb (2–6 ft) Occasionally 1–33%

· Crawl Occasionally 1–33%

· Crouch/Squat Occasionally 1–33%

· Kneel Occasionally 1–33%

· Reach (forward & overhead) Frequently 34–66%

· Twist (45 degrees at waist) Occasionally 1–33%

Lifting/Carrying

• 0–10 lbs. Occasionally 1–33%

• 11–25 lbs. Occasionally 1–33%

• 26–50 lbs. Occasionally 1–33%

• 51–100 lbs. Never 0%

Repetitive Motion

Right & Left Grasping Frequently 34–66%

Fine Manipulation Occasionally 1–33%

Pushing and Pulling Occasionally 1–33%

Lower extremities Never 0%

Environmental Conditions :

Some extreme temperatures are possible. Some ventilation and exhaust fans.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years professional experience.
• Preferred 2-3 years grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures.
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.
• Journeyman cutter or apprenticeship program completed preferred.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

A mission we can all believe in! We have a simple mission at Fresh Thyme – to improve the way our communities eat by offering fresh and healthy food at great values. We call it real food at real affordable prices. We continue our commitment to offer more items that are fresh, organic and free from not-so-healthy ingredients – food you feel good about with no artificial sweeteners, preservatives, colors or flavors. We believe in meeting our customers wherever they are on their journey toward healthier eating and total wellness with a selection of products that accommodates all diets and food restrictions. While our assortment of better-for-you products is amazing, the most important thing we offer is an even more amazing shopping experience – brought to you by our friendly team members.

Gelson’s Markets is recognized as one of the nations’ premiere supermarket chains, founded in 1951 as an

extraordinary grocery shopping experience for discerning consumers. Each location is singularly recognized as the area’s best market for superior products and exceptional service. Exceptional customer service skills are important to ensure our ability to fulfill our mission statement: “To make shopping anywhere else unacceptable for consumers who value quality products, cleanliness, convenience, and personal service.” Gelson’s is always looking for friendly, outgoing individuals who enjoy serving the public in a retail setting.

The Gelson’s Markets Meat Cutter’s primary responsibility is cutting meat and preparing related products in

the variety, size, quality and trim prescribed by the department and company quality standards. The Meat Cutter will also stock the meat and seafood items as assigned. Experience working in a meat and/or seafood department is mandatory.

Gelson’s Markets is well known for our quality meat & seafood products. As a Gelson’s Markets Meat Cutter,

you will be first in line to ensure product quality by regular rotation on stocked product, verifying refrigeration

temperatures and following all department standards. The Meat Cutter may also be required to lift up to 100 pounds by carrying cartons of poultry and cases of meat & seafood products.

As a Gelson’s Markets Meat Cutter, you will come in direct contact with our customers. Excellent customer service,

attentive listening and resourceful assistance are crucial. The ability to interact and communicate effectively with

customers and all levels of staff within Gelson’s Markets is mandatory. The Gelson’s Meat Cutter must possess
strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. Experience is mandatory.
All meat department positions start at part time. Pay rate will be dependent on experience.
Physical requirements:
Continuous hand manipulation including, grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation Repetitive use of hand Reaching above and at shoulder level frequently Walking and standing up to 6 hours per day Bending and twisting frequently Lifting and carrying up to 100 lbs. Working near hazardous machinery (Band saw, knives, grinders, tenderizers) Exposure to noise (Saws, wrappers, blowers on refrigeration units) Exposure to extremes in temperature (Freezers and coolers)

The Meat Cutter’s performance and the ability to cut for quality and quantity of product have a significant impact on the guest’s dining experience. Top quality meat cutting ensures that the restaurant uses its product to optimize profit and that the Golden Corral guest receives full value in both product and service.
Food Production:
Cuts meat according to product specifications and time standards. Complete use and following of the buffet production system to insure quality and shelf life compliance. Rotates cut and boxed meat to ensure freshness. Stocks and arranges the Meat Cooler in accordance with approved food safety guidelines.
Cleanliness:
To eliminate cross-contamination, sanitizes all surfaces between production of chicken and any other meat. Recognizes that meat is bad when it is sticky, slick or smells bad. Cleans and sanitizes the meat room according to cleanliness, service, and quality standards. Follows local health department laws.
Operational Excellence:
Uses administration forms to maintain an inventory of all meat products and to determine the production level. Notifies the Manager of any discrepancies in product or equipment. Performs opening and closing administrative procedures. Properly maintains equipment according to the Equipment Maintenance manual. Performs duty roster tasks.
Company Introduction
Platinum Corral is a franchisee of Golden Corral.
Our Mission: We strive to offer a pleasurable dining experience
that is affordable for every guest, at every restaurant, every day.
Our history: The first Golden Corral© restaurant opened in
Fayetteville, North Carolina, in 1973 beginning a tradition of
offering guests real, wholesome foods in a family-friendly
atmosphere and at a terrific value. 50 years later, Golden Corral©
is honored to be called America’s #1 buffet and grill.
We take pride in giving back...
Military Appreciation Night & D.A.V.: Golden Corral© is proud
of the U.S. military members who defend our country and our
rights. We honor them every year with a special thank you dinner
on our Military Appreciation Night. As of 2020, we have served 6
million free meals to our active duty and retired military heroes;
and raised over $17 million dollars for Disabled American
Veterans.
Camp Corral: Camp Corral is a week of non-stop fun for the
children of wounded, ill, injured, or fallen military members. This
camp is free for families, and over the past 9 years Golden Corral
as the founding sponsor along with our guests and local
communities, has raised $13 million dollars and sent more than
24,000 military children to Camp Corral.
Operational Excellence: Platinum Corral had 11 of its
restaurants earn the Diamond Award for Operations Excellence in
2019. Only 24 of these Awards for Operations Excellence were
presented in the entire Golden Corral brand of almost 500
restaurants that year. This included the #1 and #2 restaurants in
the entire brand nationwide. Excellence was measured by
increased guest counts, sanitation scores, co-worker retention,
guest feedback scores and community fund raising.
We are hiring for all positions, full and part time.
If you are a team player with a desire to advance your career, we
offer that opportunity. We offer:
- Competitive wages, flexible schedules
- Shift meals
- Paid vacations
- Tele-Doc for you and your family
- Next Day Pay advances
- Fun, friendly team environment
- Training aimed at advancement
- Recognition for achievement
- Ability to advance
We value the diversity of our employees and are an Equal
Opportunity Employer. We do drug test.