Rangeley IGA Meat Cutter - Rangeley ME

Position Overview:
As a Meat Cutter you will be responsible for preparing and cutting meat products in a retail setting of the grocery store. You are responsible for knowing how to process different cuts of meats with precision and ensuring quality and freshness of all meat products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive and inspect meat deliveries to ensure quality and compliance with safety standards
• Cut, trim and portion various cuts of meats, such as steaks, roasts, chops etc according to the customers request/preference and company standards
• Grind, season and prepare ground meat products as needed
• Ensuring proper handling, storage and rotation of meats to minimize waste and maintain optimal quality
• Monitor meat inventory levels and assist in placing orders to maintain sufficient stock
• Operate and maintain meat processing equipment such as meat grinders, ban saws, slicers and other cutting tools
• Ensuring that all equipment is clean, well maintained and in good working order
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation guidelines including but not limited to proper storage, handling and cleaning of equipment
• Follow health and safety regulations to prevent cross contamination and ensure a hygienic work environment
• Providing excellent customer service in timely manner with professionalism to ensure continued customer satisfaction
• Providing recommendations regarding meat selection, cooking recommendations as well as fulfilling special requests
• Adhere to all company safety standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Environment:

• Ability to work in varying temperature-controlled environments.

Schedule:

• Flexibility to work various shifts, as needed including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Experience:

• Preferred: One (1) year butchery experience or relevant experience
• ServeSafe certification or comparable

Skills:

• Physical abilities: May be required to lift up to 80-85lbs.; standing, bending, lifting and twisting for up to 90% of your shift; frequently lifting product from various heights including floor level to over your head; Ability to stand or walk at least 10 hours daily; working in various temperature controlled environments; walking on a variety of flooring such as concrete, tile, carpet etc
• Strong communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders on a daily basis
• Organizational Skills: Ability to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Working in a team based environment: Working independently and as a team player to ensure our customers are receiving orders timely and with the highest quality
• Quality: Maintain integrity and high standards of product handling from all perspectives
• Safety Culture: Maintain and drive safety policies; driving for accountability of safe practices throughout shift