Meat Cutter - Festival Foods

Job Summary

 Job Title:                     Meat Cutter

FLSA Status:                Hourly

Reports To:                 Meat Manager

 

Responsible for working closely with all Meat Department associates to ensure that department goals are being obtained and guest needs are being met.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares all non-case ready meat products (cutting, grinding, wrapping, trimming) according to established standards.
• Provides expertise and leadership within sales floor, backroom operation, safety and sanitation guidelines, inventory management.
• Extensive knowledge of different cuts and cooking techniques of meat and seafood.
• Ensures all quality and quantity standards are being met. This includes filling of all cases as needed (service/self-service fresh, frozen, and processed cases).
• Supports teammates and positively contributes to the culture of the Meat Department.
• Increases sales by being fussy about the details and ensuring visually appealing products.
• Contributes to overall department goals and objectives by assisting other areas of the department as available and requested.
• Reduces shrink by following production lists, recipes, following accurate trim standards and minimizing waste.
• Ensures quality and date control standards for meat products.
• Ensures meat product is properly packaged, labeled, and stored in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Assists in the training of the Utility team members including grinding, sausage making, cutting product for the service counter, cutting special orders, wrapping, and filling product.
• Contributes to overall cleanliness of the department while leading by example with the operation, maintenance, and sanitization of equipment.
• Provides excellent guests services by attentively assisting guest at service counter and providing expert knowledge on meat products.
• Collects special orders/ requests and completes them in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or

ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with

disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Meat Cutter experience required.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and all personnel.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of perishable foods.
• Qualified applicants must be over the age of 18.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• Stand in one place for a long period of time, bend, stoop, and kneel regularly
• Lifting up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures

 

WORK SCHEDULE

The Meat Cutter is an hourly position that may be part-time or full-time. The work schedule may include mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays, with the flexibility to work evenings or overnight as needed

 

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Company Overview

We are a Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin. At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs. Here are a few of the ways we support our associates: • Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!. • Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays. • Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility. • Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs. • Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety. • Save for Your Future: Offering both a 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan, we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement by offering two retirement savings plans. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals. Our ESOP is a retirement plan above and beyond a 401(k) plan that gives associates “free” ownership in the company and an opportunity to share in Festival’s growth and success. Associates are given shares based on their years of service and earnings. At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Festival Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates, products, and our community strengthen our ability to serve our guests, as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.