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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location 2016 Harden Street
Columbia, South Carolina

About this job

The Meat Cutter ensures the store’s meat department provides positive earnings and operates within standards set by the company. The Meat Cutter delivers the highest level of customer service and satisfaction by trimming and preparing standard cuts of meat. He or she merchandises and presents fresh meat to maximize sales. Lastly, the Meat Cutter is a team leader who demonstrates excellent teamwork, interpersonal skills, and commitment to success of the team as whole.

Description

  • Responsible for leading the performance of the meat department to achieve and exceed business metrics and goals. Responsibilities include product ordering, merchandising, productivity, and maintaining control of shrink to a set standard.
  • Sets and executes all work priorities and directs the assignment of individual tasks within the meat department, to include Meat Cutter I, Perishable Leads, and Clerks. 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 Save-A-Lot policies and procedures.
  • Ensures that displays and case signs are updated appropriately and that meat is merchandised and presented to maximize sales.
  • Maintains proper date rotation for dated and undated products per Save-A-Lot 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 in order that they appear attractive and appealing to the customers.
  • Wraps, weighs, and prices cuts of meat.
  • Labels packages according to COOL, USDA, and Save-A-Lot standards.
  • Receives, inspects, and stores meat upon delivery to maintain cold chain and ensure meat quality.
  • Ensures proper sanitation and quality standards are met on a daily basis and adhered to per Save-A-Lot policy.
  • Responsibilities may include other perishable and non-perishable related duties necessary to maintain optimal store performance.
  • May be assigned to work in more than one store.
  • USDA understanding and compliance.

Job Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • One year of previous experience cutting meat, including using hand tools and power equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, cubing machine, and power band saw.
  • Successful completion of Save-A-Lot Meat Cutter Training Program within 3 weeks
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Must be dependable and flexible
  • Must adhere to uniform dress code

Physical Environment

  • Most work is performed in a temperature controlled environment with a standard temperature of 38-45 degrees.
  • Requires the ability to reach, bend, balance, lift and transport various objects weighing up to 30 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift; at times, product weight may reach 100 lbs. 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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.