Meat Cutter

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Assist customers and cutting meat for retail sale. Role model and demonstrate the Company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of self and others.
Fred Meyer also requires that all associates perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.
Essential Job Functions:
 Model “Customer 1st” behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
 Prepare and cut meat
 Comply with meat code date policy
 Answer telephones/pagers, when necessary
 Comply with corporate policies
 Promote and follow Company initiatives
 Comply with all Food Safety guidelines and standards
 Perform duties of meat counter clerk, as necessary
 Complete the following tasks as part of daily routine:
o Rework product
o Set up service case
o Write cutting list and produce items for display according to Company policy
o Cut product for service meat case lineup for the following day
o Rework product from afternoon pull
o Grind all shop trim
o Clean work area
o Fill and face freezer
o Level meat case
o Follow up with Food Manager or Person in Charge (PIC) prior to leaving for the day to verify merchandising selection and appropriate fill levels
o Break down freight and organize meat freezer/cooler
 Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Behaviors/Skills:
Leadership behaviors needed to successfully perform this position are:
 Puts the Customer First - Anticipates customer needs, champions for the customer, acts with customers in mind, exceeds customers’ expectations, gains customers’ trust and respect.
 Communicates Effectively and Candidly - Communicates clearly and directly, is approachable, relates well to others, engages people and helps them understand change, provides and seeks feedback, articulates clearly, actively listens.
 Achieves Results Through Teamwork – Is open to diverse ideas, works inclusively and collaboratively, holds self and others accountable, involves others to accomplish individual and team goals.
 Leads Through Positive Influence – Demonstrates strong character, builds partnerships, models a conscious balance between work and personal life, takes personal responsibility for own development, role models leadership qualities such as motivation, inspiration, passion and trust.
 Coaches and Develops Others - Develops and cares about associates, builds effective teams, helps people be their best, values and manages diversity, provides candid and constructive feedback.
 Leads Change and Innovation - Challenges the status quo, embraces technology, puts forward creative ideas, champions and implements process improvements, gathers the ideas of others, demonstrates good judgment about which ideas will work.
 Executes with Excellence - Is action oriented, drives for results, sets clear expectations and milestones, reviews progress, acts decisively, solves problems, can be counted on to consistently meet or exceed goals.
 Provides Clear and Strategic Direction - Plans and organizes well, sets a clear and simple course of action, stays focused on the most important priorities, has the ability to visualize and plan for the future, understands the industry and marketplace.
 Safety Awareness -Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
 High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus a minimum of two years retail meat cutting experience; or combination of relevant education and experience
 Minimum 18 years of age
 Ability to pass drug test
 Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
 Ability to work weekends on a regular basis, work any shift and work overtime as needed
 Accuracy/attention to detail
 Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
 Familiarity with meat cutting terms and processes
 Meat Cutter’s license (King County only)
 Any licenses or certificates required by federal and/or state
Desired Previous Job Experience:
 Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure
 Related retail experience Potential Career Path from this position:
 Assistant Meat Section Manager

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.55 - $21.20 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Grocery store

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
N/A

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location