MEAT MEAT CUTTER San Luis Obispo Food 4 Less #11

Job Title: Meat Cutter

Location: PAQ, Inc, Store Location, On-Site

Reports To: Manager, Meat

Employee Type: Regular, Full-Time

Exemption Type:Non-Exempt

Travel Required: No

Wage Scale: Meat Level

Updated:07/28/2024

Job Summary:

The Meat Cutter is responsible for cutting, trimming, and preparing meat products for display and sale. This role involves ensuring high-quality standards and managing inventory.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Cut, trim, or grind to prepare meat products according to customer specifications and store standards.
• Receive, inspect, properly rotate, and store meat upon delivery.
• Sharpen knives and adjust cutting equipment.
• Place fat trimmed off of meat in the proper location based on fat content.
• Weigh and wrap meat for display at the meat counter.
• Ensure all meat products are properly labeled, packaged, and displayed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels, ordering products as needed.
• Store meat in refrigerators or freezers at the required temperatures.
• Train and supervise meat handling and safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of various meat cuts and preparation techniques.
• Familiarity with retail stocking procedures and inventory management.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to food handling.

Skills:

• Proficient in using meat-cutting equipment and excellent knife skills.
• Basic math skills for weighing and pricing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills for interacting with customers and team members.

Abilities:

• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in stocking and labeling.
• Capability to adjust to changing situations, handle multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities.
• Aptitude for making informed decisions quickly, often in high-pressure situations.
• A genuine desire to meet and exceed customer expectations, creating a positive shopping experience.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including stocking, lifting boxes, and standing for extended periods.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and walk for extended periods, typically 8-hour shifts.
• Lift and carry items up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Perform repetitive motions such as reaching, bending, stooping, squatting, and handling products.
• Ability to perform tasks that require fine motor skills in handling small objects.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and team members.
• Move quickly and efficiently to assist customers and manage workload.
• Maintain physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment.

Work Conditions:

• Work Hours: Vary, with availability required on weekends, evenings, and holidays; typically, 8-hour shifts for full-time employees.
• Environment: Indoor, climate-controlled, with adequate lighting and ventilation. Relatively damp or humid conditions, including wet or slippery floor surfaces.
• Primary Work Stations: Work within the grocery store environments, which include various sections such as the sales floor, backrooms, and refrigerated storage areas.
• Dress Code: Professional and presentable attire as determined by store management, including a name tag, company-issued shirts, hats, jackets, or personal shirts that are black, burgundy, or blue, in good repair, and not faded.
• Exposure: May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and cleaning chemicals.
• Noise Level: Usually low to moderate, with occasional loud periods from customers, store announcements, and equipment.
• Interaction: Constant interaction with customers and team members in a fast-paced retail environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Over three years of meat-cutting experience is preferred.

Company Employment Policies:

• PAQ, Inc is an “At-Will” employer.
• PAQ, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).