What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meat Cutter position at Progresso?
Job Description:
• Fill the display case and make the necessary separations of the different products (dairy, seafood, chicken and meat).
• Prepare marinades.
• Make chicharrón, barbacoa y carnitas.
• Make different cuts of meat (Mexico / U.S.).
• Manage inventory.
• Manage temperatures.
• Apply health standards.
• Clean the meat market area in general, including freezers..
• Keep the freezer clean and organized.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Keep work area clean, orderly and free from safety hazards.
• Report faulty equipment and hazards to management
Job Requirements:
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Manual dexterity.
• Ability to use scales.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
• Knowledge of weight and volume.
• Ability to sell and influence customers to buy more.
• Ability to continuously minimize shrinkage.
• Ability to respond to customer needs and solve problems.
• Ability to learn new meat cuts.
• Basic knowledge of how to optimize meat cuts.
• Knowledge of health standards.
• Ability to manage temperatures.
• Knowledge of how to prepare marinades.
• Knowledge ofthe preparation ofchicharrón, carnitas y barbacoa.
• Knowledge of how to optimize product presentation.
• Ability to withstand cold temperatures in the freezer.
• Knowledge of how to receive the meat market products from suppliers.
• Inventory management.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to speak, read and write at a basic level in Spanish and English.
• Conversational Spanish.
• Graduation from high school or GED. (preferred)
• Food Safety Certificate.
Physical Requirements:
• Lift minimum of 75 pounds.
• Ability to flex, kneel, bend and stoop.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
