Meat Cutter Apprentice at SpartanNash

Elkhart, Indiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, GroceryIndustries

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
Ability to work in a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures), exposed to outside weather conditions, with low to moderate noise levels

Responsibilities

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 cuttingtrimmingboninggrindingsausage makingweighingpricingmerchandisingstockingcustomer servicesuggestive selling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time or part-time position?

This is a part-time position.

What is the location for this job?

The job is located at 3800 Mishawaka Road E. - Elkhart, Indiana 46517.

What qualifications are required for the Meat Cutter Apprentice role?

A high school diploma or GED is required, along with one year of retail or related experience preferred, and prior experience in a Meat Cutter or Apprentice role strongly preferred. Basic mathematical skills, ability to read/write/comprehend documents, suggestive selling knowledge, and detail orientation are also needed.

What is the company culture like at SpartanNash?

SpartanNash emphasizes a People First culture, Operational Excellence, and Insights that Drive Solutions, with a family of 20,000 Associates contributing to customer-focused innovation.

What makes a strong candidate for this Meat Cutter Apprentice position?

Strong candidates will have prior experience in a Meat Cutter or Apprentice role, retail experience, knowledge of meat products for suggestive selling, and attention to detail, along with the ability to handle physical demands like lifting up to 50 pounds.