What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meat Cutter / Tampa, FL position at Save A Lot?
Purpose
The Meat Cutter ensures the store’s meat department operates at the standards set by the company, driving sales and maximizing profitability. The Meat Cutter delivers the highest level of customer service and satisfaction by following the company’s meat merchandising plan and trimming /preparing standard cuts of meat as outlined in the Meat Cutter Resource Manual. The Meat Cutter demonstrates excellent teamwork, interpersonal skills, and commitment to the success of the team.
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading the performance of the meat department to achieve and exceed metric goals
Responsibilities include product ordering, merchandising, productivity and maintaining control of shrink to meet company and business unit goals
Responsible for coaching and training others who complete meat related tasks within the meat department
Sets and executes all work priorities and directs the assignment of individual tasks within the meat department
Responsible for enforcing meat policies and procedures within assigned store
Using knives and power equipment, cuts and/or packages authorized beef, pork and poultry items according to company policies and procedures
Ensures displays and case signs are updated appropriately, and meat is presented to maximize sales
Maintains proper date rotation for dated and undated products per company policy, both in the display case and in the storage cooler
Prepares and places meat cuts and products in display counter according to company policy & procedures so they will appear attractive and appealing to the customers
Wraps, weighs and prices cuts of meat
Labels packages according to COOL, USDA and company standards
Receives, inspects, and stores meat upon delivery, to maintain cold chain and ensure meat quality
Ensures excellent sanitation and quality standards are met daily and adhered to per company policy
Responsible for following and executing all company policies and procedures which includes but is not limited to: COOL, Food Safety, Sanitation, Meat/Produce Scale operation, Mark Downs, Inventory Processes, Meat POG’s, Meat Cutter Resource Manual, Daily Manager Signoff and Meat Cutting List
Responsibilities may include other perishable and non-perishable related duties necessary to maintain optimal store performance
Protects company property, funds and merchandise
May be assigned to work in more than one store and other areas of the store
About You
Must be 18 years of age
High School diploma or equivalent required
One year of previous experience cutting meat including using hand tools and power equipment, such as knives, slicers, grinders, cubing machines and power saws preferred
Company work history will be strongly considered, including attendance, work performance, safety, policy compliance and performance management
Proficiency in basic math skills required, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Must be able to read, write and speak in English. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication, interpersonal skills. Language proficiency in Spanish or other languages is a plus
Must be dependable and flexible, including a willingness to work in other areas of the store as needed with little or no advance notice
Excellent customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Must adhere to uniform dress code
Physical Requirements
Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment with a standard temperature of 38-45 degrees
Requires the ability to reach, bend, twist, balance, lift and transport various objects weighing up to 30 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift; at times, product weight may reach 100 pounds
Requires the ability to move heavy product with assistance
Must have the ability to stand, walk and / or move about for extended periods of time
Requires the ability to push, pull, grasp, and use sawing motions for extended periods of time
Salary : $19 - $25