Meat Cutter, Full-Time at SpartanNash

Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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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
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
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

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. Basic mathematical skills, ability to read/write/comprehend documents, suggestive selling knowledge, and detail orientation are also needed.

Is this Meat Cutter role remote or on-site?

This is an on-site full-time position at the specific location in Grand Haven, Michigan.

What are the physical requirements for this job?

The role requires standing and walking, with the ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

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 the Meat Cutter role?

Strong candidates will have prior Meat Cutter or Apprentice experience, retail background, product knowledge for suggestive selling, and attention to detail while meeting physical demands.