Butcher/Meat Department

Montague Foods is seeking a Meat Cutter that will prepare retail and custom cuts of meat for sale at our location in Montague, MI.

This position focuses primarily preparing cuts of meat for sale within the grocery store. Knowledge of meat processing, sanitation, and customer service within a meat department is key.

Experience working in a meat processing environment is required and prior retail/grocery experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE :

• Thorough knowledge of the preparation of all meats and fish for the retail market, including selection, types of cuts, trimming, grinding, storage and preparation.
• Thorough knowledge of safe handling and storage procedures to ensure the safety and quality of the store's meats.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working with vendors and inspecting new meat purchases.
• The ability to work in commercial refrigerators and freezers.
• The ability to safely handle all necessary cutting tools.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to safely lift up to 80 pounds throughout the assigned shift in order to move, stack, store and handle inventory. Must be able to stand, stoop and bend for extended periods throughout the assigned shift.

Responsibilities

MAJOR DUTIES :

1. Preparation: Cuts and trims meat to size for display or as ordered by a customer, using hand tools and power equipment, such as grinder, cubing machine, smoker and power saw. Ensures meats are displayed attractively and packaged appropriately.

2. Customer Service: Receives requests or orders for specific cuts of meat. Provides information to customers on availability of specific cuts, how to prepare or cook chops or roasts. Provides advice on special orders such as deli trays or catering needs.

3. Hygiene: Cleans equipment, work surfaces, display cases. Ensures refrigerators and freezers are clean and safe temperatures are maintained at all times. Ensure meat area is prepared for planned or unplanned inspections and maintain a good working relationship with external inspectors.

4. Inventory Management: Collaborates with the manager to select inventory, including types and quantities which are appropriate for changes in retail activity such as holidays or seasonal changes in business. Rotates stock to ensure meat is fresh.

PRINCIPAL CHALLENGES :

Ensuring all products are stored correctly, and stock is rotated regularly.

Providing courteous customer service by answering customer questions accurately and patiently in a busy retail environment.

Anticipating changes to inventory to reflect the business cycle in this resort area.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20