Full Time meat cutter Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Full Time meat cutter to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains sampling program;
- Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product;
- Immediately reports safety hazards and violations;
- Prepares specialty meat merchandise (i.e. sausage, oven ready products, and cured meats);
- Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing;
- Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership;
- Monitors and assists in preventing spoilage;
- Checks product to make sure it meets WFM quality standards;
- Cuts, platters, and merchandises products (beef, pork, lamb, veal, poultry);
- Mentors and supports assigned Meat Cutter Trainee(s).
Requirements:
- Ability to f ollow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills;
- Extensive knowledge of different cuts and cooking techniques of meat and seafood;
- Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery ;
- Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team;
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds;
- Capable of accessing information about market conditions and communicating this information to customers;
- Working understanding of Meat team processes and procedures;
- Ability to handle knives and other cutting equipment;
- Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness;
- Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market;
- Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members;
- Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching;
- Ability to work in a wet and cold environment ;
- Strong work ethic and a bility to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.