Meat Cutter

Who is New Leaf Community Markets?
New Leaf Community Markets opened its doors as a small cooperative in 1985 on the Westside of Santa Cruz. We learned early on, that the well-being of our guests, staff, and community starts with sustainable, locally-produced food. Farm-to-table all the way! We’ve partnered with open-minded producers who care as deeply about our people, the planet, and social justice as we do, from day one.

Our mission is to be a purveyor of good – from offering the best local and natural foods to taking care of our staff, community, and environment. We love what we do, and we know that it’s our passionate staff who make it all possible. We’re committed to taking care of our people by leading the way with progressive employment practices.

Every day, we work to create an atmosphere of openness, caring, trust, and fairness – a place where staff can thrive, and differences are celebrated. As a member of the New Leaf Community Markets team, you can count on an inclusive, friendly environment and a welcoming group of inspired individuals who love people, great food, and being a part of a community gathering place.

Ingredients You’ll Bring to the Table:
You love food and have the ability to create an experience that is beyond the everyday. You have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment. You can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests’ expectations. You are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work.

You embody the spirit of New Leaf Community Market's core values: Community, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality, and Respect; and you are driven by our mission to nourish and sustain our community by using business as a force for change.

What’s on Your Plate:
Job Title: Meat Cutter
Department: Meat
Reports To: Meat Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary
Processes all cuts of beef, lamb, and pork products and is responsible for ordering and maintaining production schedules. Provides exceptional customer service and contributes to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General Requirements:

• Engages the customer in a friendly manner, shares product information, and assists in locating products throughout the store. Seeks opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience.
• Demonstrates ability to manage own time and models a flexible work style. Shifts tasks as priorities and circumstances change based on the needs and conditions of the department.
• Represents company values. Works cooperatively and positively with fellow team members.
• Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner demonstrating the company's Speak Up culture.
• Conserves company resources. Works in a manner consistent with the company mission, vision, values, and sustainability program.
• Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies. Contributes to store cleanliness, and maintains equipment. Inform store/department management of any problems.
• Observe all company rules and policies. Understands and complies with specific department or location guidelines, tasks, and responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Wraps, weighs and prices meat and seafood products according to department policy, dating, and government regulations regarding tare weights and the COOL Act.
• Ensures all meat and seafood items are cut, trimmed, and processed by company standards.
• Orders meat products according to anticipated sales and seasonal needs. Maintains appropriate inventory levels to achieve sales and margin goals. Maintains professional vendor relationships.
• Stock, rotate, and face cases. Adheres to Merch standards, category schematics, quality, and expiration dates.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends, current ads, promotions, holidays, and events. Plans for weekly ads, events, and holidays using tools and reports. Works with Meat Manager to understand and respond to specific location trends.
• Assesses and adjusts production needs based on sales and is responsible for production schedule. Maintains production levels and updates production guide.
• Guides the work of backup meat cutters, including planning and assigning work, ensuring quality standards, training staff, and overseeing their productivity.
• Partners with the department management team to maintain excellent department conditions, including appearance, cleanliness, signage, staffing, and service levels.
• Receives and unloads merchandise; checks quality, and counts for accuracy and condition. Communicates any issues to management and the merchandising team.
• Assists customers with product selection. Shares product knowledge with customers. Makes recommendations and suggestions based on customer needs.
• Demonstrates familiarity with products in the department, including terminology, cuts, recommended product uses, vendor/supplier information, and product labeling, with the ability to continue learning.
• Adheres to department compliance with company organic standards.
• Completes customer special orders thoroughly and provides follow-through as needed.
• Maintains accurate pricing and signage that meets merchandising standards.
• Follows company procedures for processing invoices, transfers, and credits.
• Handles damaged and spoiled products according to company policy.
• Maintains the organization, rotation, and cleanliness of back stock areas.
• May participate in other activities, such as inventories, scheduling, and performance reviews.
• Notifies the department manager or Manager on Duty of any situations relating to customer service, safety, productivity, security, or any other situation that may hurt the store.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function within our company. New Leaf Community Markets reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet changing industry or business needs as necessary.

Customer Service Skills
Engages the customer in a friendly manner, shares product information, and assists in locating products throughout the store. Seeks opportunities to exceed customer expectations and enhance the customer experience.

Education and/or Experience

• Previous customer service, food service, retail, or grocery experience preferred.
• Knowledge of retail Meat and Seafood departments is preferred, however, butcher shop or meat fabrication industry experience is acceptable.
• Prior meat cutting/fabrication experience is required.

Language Skills
Basic ability to read and interpret documents required.

Mathematical Skills
Basic math and computation skills are required.

Reasoning Ability
Skills to read, understand, and follow through on verbal and written instructions. Skills to exercise good judgment at all times.

Knowledge of English (Preferred)
This is a customer service-driven position. Should have the ability to speak, read, and understand English.

Physical Demands
This position works at a Heavy level. Required frequently and up to continuously to be on feet with a mix of standing and walking throughout the shift. Sitting is seldom required. Up to occasionally, dependent on location, required to climb stairs, step stools, and /or ladders. Continuously required to: lift 1-10 pounds; push/pull 1-10 pounds; use arms, hands, and wrists; grasping/squeezing. Frequently required to: lift 11-20 pounds; twist; reach at/above shoulder; reach below shoulder. Occasionally required to: carry 1-50 pounds; push/pull 11-20 pounds; bend/stoop; crouch/squat; reach at/above shoulder.

This position may require to use of the following tools and equipment: box knife, baler, scanner, hand truck, POS, conveyer belt, industrial kitchen equipment (i.e. blast chiller, grill, knives/blades, oven, grills, scales, etc.), basic housekeeping / janitorial and standard office equipment.

Work Environment
Work occurs in a grocery store environment which includes surfaces that can be wet and slippery, moderate noise levels, and temperature extremes in controlled environments in the cooler and freezer, and depending on location, working outside in all temperatures. There may be exposure to certain allergens and/or chemicals. By the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and other applicable state or local laws, we will make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Why You’ll Love Working at New Leaf Community Markets

• Amazing Benefits Package – Including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401k at 25 hours a week.
• Great earning potential with the opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• Paid Parental Leave available
• Lifestyle Scheduling
• Public Transport Benefits
• Paid Community Service Hours
• 30% discount at all New Leaf Community Markets, Bristol Farms, and Lazy Acres Natural Market locations

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