Meat Cutter Floater

Overview
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Meat Cutter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the food industry and possess strong knife skills. This role will be based out of Pulaski, WI but will travel and support our other stores in the area 2 days a week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Case Presentations/Meat Cutting/Production/Training

• Responsible for traveling to multiple stores to ensure department standards are achieved by cutting meat, working service counter, filling processed or frozen meat/seafood and training meat department associates.
• While in an assigned store, assists Meat Department to achieve business metric goals. Additional responsibilities may include product ordering, merchandising, productivity and maintaining control of shrink to meet company goals.
• Ensure all quality standards are being met, including quantity expectations at 100% by 10 am and 4PM. This will include the need to assist in filling of all cases as needed. (Service/self-service fresh, frozen and processed cases).
• Responsible for all non-case ready meat production including cutting, trimming, grinding, wrapping, marinating, sausage making, etc.
• Reduces shrink by following production planning tools/cutting lists, recipes, following accurate trim standards, not pre-trimming primals, and minimizing waste.
• Maintains an adequate level of supplies in the Meat department by replenishing items as needed.
• Assist in the writing/placing of meat orders and meat supplies.
• Assists in training of our team members including grinding, cutting product for the service counter, cutting special orders, wrapping, properly labeling and filling product.
• Contributes to overall cleanliness of the department by performing daily department sanitation, picking up, organizing, and cleaning work areas, shelving, and sales floor as needed.
• Required to maintain food safety and grind logs.
• Inspect displayed products for close or expired dates and remove when necessary. Maintain markdown policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Guest Service

• Assists guests with finding items they are looking for, answers questions regarding types, cuts, and suggested preparation of meats.
• Takes special orders and other special requests and completes them in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• WI Certified Food Manager License (Hometown Grocers to reimburse if associate obtains while employed)
• Ensures thorough and consistent training for all new and current Meat Department associates
• Communicates and works collaboratively with Store Manager, Fresh Director, and other Department Managers to maintain high standards and exceed guest expectations
• Knowledge of technology and the use of a computer
• Thorough knowledge of the retail food business, thorough knowledge of perishable department operations, merchandising skills, and must be able to make timely and effective decisions
• Ability to process all varieties of meat while operating tools safely
• Thorough understanding of types, cuts, and preparation methods of meats
• Qualified applicants must be over the age of 18
• Must have Experience in Meat cutting including using knives and power equipment, such as slicers, grinders, cubing machine and power saw preferred
• Contributes to overall cleanliness of the department by picking up, organizing, and cleaning work areas, shelving, and sales floor as needed
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand in one place for a long period of time, bend, stoop, and kneel regularly
• Lifting 50 to 80 pounds on an occasional basis
• Repetitive arm and hand movements, eye-hand coordination, substantial hand strength, and standing in place for long periods of time
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures. Meat Cutter/Trainer perform their duties primarily in the cutting room, where the temperature ranges from 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit at all times
• Ability to travel to multiple locations

WORK SCHEDULE

• The Meat Cutter- Floater is an hourly position that is a part time or full-time work schedule
• The work schedule will greatly include mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays, with the flexibility to work evenings or overnight as needed
• Be able to travel up to 50 miles from home store

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $19