MEAT/APPRENTICE

Perform general production work as assigned. Help maintain and operate the department. Role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Respond to customer needs. 
• Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained. 
• Train and follow up with Meat Department associates on temperature logs to guarantee accurately recorded temperatures. 
• Be personable, neat, and cheerful. 
• May operate light power equipment. Be able to learn procedures and methods of meat department. 
• Make sure to work in safe way as not to injure him or her in accordance to safety rules. 
• Keep carts, tools, and supplies in their designated areas and well organized. 
• Keep floors, clean, safe, and free from clutter. 
• Make friendly impression on customers. 
• Able to communicate with customers and fellow associates.  
• Follow all current rules and duties of the Meat Department, Company, and State and Federal laws. 
• Must keep work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. 
• Be prompt, tactful, calm, courteous, and professional in all interactions. 
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, particularly in the area of maintenance of a work environment free of unlawful harassment or discrimination. 
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Minimum

• Willing to work weekends and holidays. 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. 
• Able to read shelf tags, signs, and product labels.  
• Must work safely with various chemically based cleaning solutions, safely use sharp tools, and operate certain equipment. 
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 
• Able to tactfully and calmly handle stressful situations and make a positive impression on associates and customers. 

Desired

• Meat work experience or similar experience in food preparation. 
• Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.  
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices, safety, and food handling.