Butcher

Butcher 1Sendik's Food Markets: Join a Century of Excellence. Sendik's Food Markets is far more than a grocery store—we are a family-owned company built on a century-long tradition of providing "only the best." With our 2026 Centennial Anniversary marking a century of excellence, we seek passionate individuals eager to join a team defined by exceptional quality, genuine service, and community pride. We currently operate 17 store locations across Southeastern Wisconsin. At Sendik's we blend the warmth of a local grocer with the energy and nimbleness of a fast-paced, innovative retail environment. We empower our associates to become experts, fostering a culture where every single person contributes to our signature, award-winning customer experience. If you are looking for a career where your passion for service and hard work lead to genuine growth and make a tangible impact right in your community, you belong at Sendik's.The Butcher 1 will be responsible for modeling and promoting Sendik's culture by consistently providing "best in class" service to our guests. The main responsibility of the Butcher 1 is to create and prepare high-quality pork, chicken and poultry products for our customers. In addition, the Butcher 1 will assist customers with recommendations and product suggestions.Our Values:Service: We will treat every customer like a beloved family member or friend and find a way to say "yes" to our customers. It's important that we engage with every customer that enters our store, and follow the 10/4 rule. At the end of any interaction with a customer, we will offer a sincere "Thank you for your business!"Passion: We have a passion for excellence and to be the best at what we do. We will seek product knowledge and commit to quality by believing in the Sendik's brand.Nimbleness: Provide great solutions for our customers by exploring all possibilities and welcoming change. We will be quick to respond to our customers and use "Red Truck Service" when additional assistance is needed.Duties/Responsibilities:Serve customers in the Meat & Seafood Department while modeling Sendik's culture and providing "best in class" customer service, which includes, greeting, engaging, delighting and thanking every guest for their businessProvide consistent, timely and friendly customer service when answering questions and making suggestionsPrepare and prep all Top Shelf items for the Meat and Seafood case, including, but not limited to, kabobs, marinades, and gourmet burgersGrind meat according to the daily production scheduleConsistently meet Sendik's proficiency and yield standardsCut various portions of meat, including pork, chicken and poultry based on daily production schedule. Beef products will be cut on an as-needed basisAssist with communicating and repurposing potential department shrinkMaintain grind and sanitation logsAssist with maintaining back coolers, including, but not limited to rotating and dating for quality and freshnessAssist with creating displays based on the weekly sales adOperate, maintain and clean Meat & Seafood equipment including knives, grinder, saw and coolersAssist with the training and mentoring of new associates in the Meat & Seafood DepartmentMaintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety/sanitation regulations and proceduresAssist with all other Meat & Seafood Department duties as neededQualifications:Must be a minimum of 18 years of age due to required operation of Meat & Seafood equipmentPrior experience with meat cutting is required, with the ability to consistently meet Sendik's yield and proficiency standardsExcellent communication, organizational and planning skillsAbility to quickly adapt to changing conditions, priorities and circumstancesAbility to problem solve and make independent decisions regarding department needs and prioritiesStrong knowledge of local and state health, sanitation and safety regulationsStrong sense of urgency, time management, prioritization and multitasking skillsAbility to accommodate a fluctuating schedule, including evening, weekend and holiday shiftsAbility to stand, walk, lift, bend, push/pull for extended periods of timeAbility to lift up to 100 pounds