Butcher

Position Summary:

To cut and trim meat according to company specifications, efficiently operate department equipment, and merchandise products according to company policies and procedures.

The work week usually consists of 5-days, and requires working Saturdays and Sundays. The job may require working long shifts at times in order to accommodate for staff shortages.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Product Ordering

In the absence of the Meat Department Manager, order products in an accurate, timely manner in accordance with projected product movement and customer demand

Product Receiving's

• Check invoices for costs and correct amounts received

• Check warehouse purchase orders for accuracy

• Ensure that received products are within code date specifications

• Rotate and store received products in storage coolers and freezers

Inventory Control

• Maintain a full variety of products at all times

• Be aware of the products in which the department are overstocked and/or understocked

• Complete a product over/short lists in order to facilitate product movement between stores

• Implement the department’s product reduction policy when necessary

Cutting/Preparation of Fresh Meats

• Know and follow the company’s meat cutting and trimming policies and procedures

• Know and follow the company’s meat packing and merchandising policies and procedures

Packing/Labeling

• Know price lookup (PLU) numbers for products

• Know and follow fresh meat labeling procedures

• Price products according to the company price lists

• Know and follow Day-Glo labeling policy

Displaying/Stocking/Code Dates

• Know and follow the procedures for rotating, merchandising, and displaying products

• Stock fresh meat case displays each morning

• Ensure that all products are code dated

• Ensure that all products are within code date specifications

• Ensure that perimeter cases are filled and maintained

Customer Service

• Possess a helpful and courteous demeanor at all times

• Escort customers to all products within store

• Prepare customer special orders in an accurate, efficient, willing, sincere, friendly manner

Health/Sanitation

• Follow safe handling and storage techniques for products

• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy work environment

• Follow the ‘clean-as-you-go’ concept

• Wear gloves while serving cooked meats

• Follow equipment cleaning regulations and procedures

Team Player

• Maintain accurate timekeeping

• Ensure department meets expected payroll and sales-per-employee-hour

• Willingly assist in all areas of the meat department as deemed necessary by the Meat Department Manager

Deadline for applications: February 21st, 2025