Job Description

MEAT BUTCHER

REGULAR PART TIME - $23.50-28.00/HR

SHIFTS: COMPLETE OPEN AVAILABILITY - WEEKENDS REQUIRED

POSITION SUMMARY

As Meat Butcher, you focus on coordinating meat and seafood cutting to support timely and effective yields while ensuring proper food safety and sanitation standards are upheld. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide excellent customer service, address the needs of customers, and answer their questions in a timely and effective manner. 
• Describe attributes of the meats we sell and cooking techniques to customers.
• Prepares with accuracy (cut, carve, and measure) all primal and retail cuts of meat (meat, poultry, and seafood) according to the Company’s specifications. 
• Measure, mix, and prepare products according to the Company’s specifications and recipes. (e.g. ground meat, sausage, ready-to-cook products, cured meats, marinaded meats, seasoned burger patties, etc.)
• Package, weigh, label, and price products for full service and self-service cases, using the Cry-O-Vac (ROP) when appropriate.
• Maintain display cases to ensure product quality, cleanliness, and accuracy of signs and pricing. (e.g. set up displays, check dates and rotate, replenish ice, etc.)
• Aid with the breakdown and inspection of delivery/vendor orders.
• Accurately follow proper rotation practices when organizing and storing received deliveries.
• Aid in the development and training of new employees.
• Acquire, maintain, and implement thorough knowledge of advertising programs. 
• Answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
• Assist the Meat Manager with placing vendor orders and intercompany transfer orders when needed.
• Organize, rotate, and stock workstation and department supplies. (e.g. paper goods & packaging products, product ingredients, etc.)
• Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment. (e.g. floors, counters, windows, workstations, slicers, grinders, etc.)
• Operation of equipment. (e.g. price scale, meat grinder, knives, bandsaw, etc.)
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation and safe work practices.
• Immediately reports safety hazards and violations to supervisors.
• Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.
• Works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 18+ years old.
• Butcher Experience: 1+ years.
• Advanced product knowledge, including how to prepare/cook meat (Meat, Poultry, and Seafood).
• Ability to break carcass beef, lamb, and pork.
• Basic knowledge of living conditions of animals and ability to educate the public on these issues.
• Demonstrated advanced level in knife handling, other cutting equipment, and safety procedures.
• Clear and effective communication style, both written and verbal.
• Team-player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in effectively prioritizing competing tasks in a fast paced, evolving environment. 
• Demonstrated financial acumen.
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Basic math skills.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED). 
• Food Handlers Certificate (ServSafe or ANSI compliant organization).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT - The list below outlines the expectations, requirements, and conditions of this position. 

• Works with and around flour/grains, dairy, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and/or other food allergens.
• Constantly lifts/carries 10 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
• In a work day: constant standing/walking.
• Work requires the following motions: standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and reaching. Bending and twisting at waist and neck. Reaching above and below the shoulders.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Frequent-to-constant exposure to extreme temperatures from work in and around freezers, coolers, refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, grills, barbeques, etc., inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions.
• Consistent work in wet and dry conditions.
• May require use of ladders or step stools.
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals (gas, fumes, chemicals).
• Work with and around tools and equipment, including but not limited to knives, personal protective equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, six-wheel carts, baler, etc. 
• Intermittent noise from equipment and machinery.
• Wear non-slip, water and oil resistant closed-toe shoes.

BENEFITS 

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Wages & Benefits
• Medical, Dental, And Vision
• 401 (k) retirement
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time off
• Flex Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care
• Regular Wage Increases
• Commuter Benefits
• Safety Incentive Program
• Career Development and Growth Opportunities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

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