Meat Cutter at SpartanNash

Charlevoix, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Grocery Retail, Food DistributionIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
One (1) year retail or other related experience preferred
Prior experience in a Meat Cutter, Apprentice role strongly preferred
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents
Basic mathematical skills
Suggestive Selling/Knowledge of Products
Detail Oriented
Physical ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently
Tolerance for typical retail store environment (varied temperatures), outside weather conditions, and low to moderate noise levels

Responsibilities

Properly cut all types of meats into various types of cuts and prepare related products in the variety, size, quality, and trim prescribed by company and department standards
Ensure that the work shift contributes to the financial best interests of the store
Cut and weigh steaks, chops, etc. for individual servings
Produce 'value-added' products per established guidelines
Cut, trim, and bone carcass sections or prime cuts to reduce to cooking cuts
Follow established recipes to grind and tray meats and make sausage and other products
Price, date, wrap and/or bag meat products per established guidelines using department scales
Properly fill, rotate and merchandise shelves, cases and displays
Notify the manager if products and supplies need to be ordered
Receive, unload, and stock merchandise
Have familiarity with all products carried in the department; know differences in price, taste, preparation, use etc
Practice suggestive selling techniques with customers
Maintain a clean, attractive and well stocked department
Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines
Follow all Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations
Follow guest experience guidelines
May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience need
Complete all other duties as assigned in a timely manner

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Meat CuttingTrimming MeatBoning CarcassGrinding MeatSausage MakingWrapping ProductsMerchandisingStocking ShelvesSuggestive SellingCustomer ServiceSanitation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Meat Cutter position?

A high school diploma or GED is required, with one year of retail or related experience preferred and prior experience in a Meat Cutter or Apprentice role strongly preferred.

What are the physical requirements for this job?

The role requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, as well as standing and walking.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This is an on-site position at the location in Charlevoix, Michigan, involving physical tasks like cutting meat, stocking shelves, and lifting.

What is the salary for the Meat Cutter role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Meat Cutter position?

Strong candidates will have prior Meat Cutter or Apprentice experience, retail background, basic math skills, product knowledge, suggestive selling ability, and attention to detail.