Meat Cutter

Additional Considerations (if Any) Must be 18+. Job Title Meat Specialist Department Meat FLSA Status Non‑Exempt General Function The meat specialist is a fully skilled job that cuts and merchandises all fresh meat commodities. Core Competencies Partnerships Growth mindset Results oriented Customer focused Professionalism Reporting Relations Accountable to and reports to the District Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Operations, Perishables, Health Wellness Home; Service Managers; Meat Department Manager; or Assistant Meat Department Manager where applicable. Positions that report to you: None. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Provide prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions and treating customers as the most important people in the store. Smile and greet customers in a friendly manner, whether the encounter takes place in the employee’s designated department or elsewhere in the store. Makes an effort to learn customers’ names and to address them by name whenever possible. Assist customers by: Escorting them to the products they’re looking for Securinproducts that are out of reach Loading or unloading heavy items Making note of and passing along customer suggestions or requests Performing other tasks to enhance the shopping experience Answer the telephone promptly and provide friendly, helpful service to customers who call. Work with co‑workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment. Tenderize, grind, and cut merchandise. Prepare cutting lists for case fills. Conduct cutting tests. Order new items (not strictly for replenishment). Monitor refrigeration for proper temperatures. Maintain strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress. Adhere to company policies and individual store guidelines. Report to work when scheduled and on time. Secondary Duties and Responsibilities Manage the department in the absence of the department manager and assistant department manager. Wrap, weigh, and label product. Perform cleaning in the department. Replenish and organize coolers. Assist in other areas of store as needed. Perform other job‑related duties and special projects as required. Supervisory Responsibilities Manage the department in the absence of the Department Manager and Assistant Department Manager. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret instructions. Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages. Ability to file, post, and mail materials; copy data from one record to another; communicate with customers to identify their requests; guide people and provide basic direction. Education and Experience High School or equivalent. Hy‑Vee food safety training. Over one year of related work experience preferred. Physical Requirements Must be physically able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; up to 50 pounds frequently; and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision. Must be able to perform the following physical activities: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Working Conditions This position is exposed daily to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, cleaning chemicals/solvents, and electrical shock. This is a fast‑paced work environment. Equipment Used to Perform Job Power band saw, grinder, tenderizer, slicker, bone duster (where applicable), knives, tumblers, automatic patty machine (where applicable), automatic stuffier, wrapping system, rotisserie, pallet jack, and familiarity with software. Confidentiality Has access to confidential information such as cutting tests, tonnage sheets, monthly reports, and projection sheets. Contacts Has daily contact with customers and the general public, and vendors/suppliers in the absence of the department manager. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen. #J-18808-Ljbffr