Meat Cutter - Firelake Discount Foods

Description

JOB TITLE: Meat Cutter

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Firelake Discount Foods

SUPERVISOR: Meat Market Manager

FSLA: Non-Exempt 

PAY RANGE: $17.00 - $20.00

ALL FULL-TIME POSITIONS:     

In addition to your pay, your salary also includes Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. The Biweekly deduction from employee paycheck is $40.00 for Employee Only, $95.00 Employee plus Children, $120.00 Employee plus Spouse, and $140.00 Employee plus family.  

JOB SUMMARY: A Meat Cutter is responsible for assisting the Meat Market Manager in executing the mission, vision and purpose for the store. He/she oversees operations and staffing for the Meat department within the grocery store. Manages stock levels and ensure items past the “sell by’ date is removed, suggests changes to inventory and pricing, and purchases supplies when needed, monitors quality of goods and service. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure that each customer receives outstanding customer service by providing a customer friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining outstanding standards, solid product knowledge, and all other components of customer service. 
• Ensure sales floor product is of highest quality and freshness. 
• Train, develop, and communicate with staff as well as assess performance on a regular basis. 
• Implement and maintain customer service standards.
• Maintain all merchandising standards; display presentation, signing standards and monitor inventory levels. 
• Plan and assign daily goals, tasks, and assignments. Assure proper completion through follow-up.
• Assist in monitoring sales performance through the analysis of sales reports and comparison-shopping. Assist in adjusting strategies. 
• Maintain adherence to all company policies and procedures. 
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties and projects as required by management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to communicate with associates and customers. 
• Ability to read, count, and write to accurately complete all documentation.
• Ability to freely access all areas of the store including sales floor, stock area, and register area.
• Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run department.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to move or transfer merchandise throughout the store generally weighing 0-50 pounds. 
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal retail environment

Qualifications:

· Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

· Minimum 5 years working as a journeyman meat cutter.

· Minimum 5 years retail grocery experience.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.