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Meat Cutter (Full-Time)

• Bloomfield, MI Western Market
• Ferndale Bloomfield Township, MI Job Details Full-time $18
• $19 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Paid sick time Qualifications Retail customer service procedures Customer communication Team training Full Job Description Western Market Employment Benefits Paid sick time, paid time off, paid bereavement & jury duty leave Employee household discount Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401k retirement plan with employer match AFLAC supplemental insurance Employee assistance program _____________________________________

Reports To :

Meat Department Management Position Summary :

The Assistant Butcher is responsible for making sausage, grinding meat, mixing marinades and preparing various food recipes, and assisting the Butcher as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Operate all cutting and processing equipment properly. Maintain high level of cleanliness of processing work stations. Produce sausage, grinds, patties and kabobs. Fill in for the Head Meat Cutter on days when not present, processing beef, pork, lamb, and poultry products to meet daily needs. Receive and backstock product. Maintain product case and cooler volume according to demand and product shipments, including chicken and fish. Contribute to the merchandising of product. Oversee product rotation. Maintain spices inventory levels; inform Meat Manager when inventory is low. Maintain equipment accessory inventory, including band saw blades, sausage casings, etc. Provide excellent customer service as needed at the Meat & Seafood counter. Fulfill customer orders and requests made at the Meat & Seafood counter. Make product recommendations to customers. Advise customers on the proper cooking procedures for different types of meats and seafood. Provide friendly customer service to all guests with care, respect, and a positive attitude. Practice safe food handling procedures. Provide information to customers regarding products, including their country or area or origin. Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts. Maintain a high standard of food safety protocol when processing products.

Other Duties :

Ensure that the product case is full, neat, and attractively merchandised. Clean counter apparatuses, including trays, glass, and knee knocker merchandisers. Sweep and mop department floors as directed. Clean smallwares and equipment throughout the day using proper food safety and personal safety procedures. Monitor product levels in coolers and communicate product levels to department supervisors. Restock products as directed by department supervisors.

Required Qualifications & Skills :

Good communication skills. Excellent customer service abilities. Positive attitude. Experience working as a contributing and effective team member. Excellent work ethic that emphasizes efficiency and precision. Good working knowledge of meat, chicken and seafood processing; previous meat cutting experience highly desired. Ability to train personnel. Ability to take direction and follow instructions. Ability to switch tasks efficiently and effectively. Willingness to learn new skills. ServSafe Certification greatly desired.

Special Considerations :

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and occasionally lift up to 100 lbs Working conditions include a fast-paced retail environment that involves long intervals of standing, crouching and reaching while moving product. Exposure to cold temperatures while performing work in meat and poultry coolers. Little to no outdoor work is required.

Language Skills:

basic.

Mathematical Skills:

basic.

Reasoning Ability:

basic.

Equipment used:

saw; grinder; sausage stuffer; patty making machine; knives; scales; meat cuber,meat mixer. Hours per

Week :

Full-time (40)

FLSA Classification :

Non-Exempt This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed; it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required and does not create a contract of employment. This role may include additional duties that are reasonably related to the department's operational needs and aligned with your skills and qualifications. Job responsibilities may evolve over time based on legitimate business needs, consistent with applicable law and any required notice obligations. Nourish/Western Market reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities in its discretion, and significant changes will be communicated in an appropriate manner and supported through training as needed. _____________________________________ Western Market provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists that are historically associated with race), color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. In addition to federal law requirements, Western Market complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and all other aspects of employment. Western Market expressly prohibits any form of unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on any of the protected characteristics listed above. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome verbal, visual, or physical conduct that is based on a protected characteristic and that interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. Improper interference with the ability of Western Market employees to perform their job duties, or retaliation against any individual for making a good‑faith complaint or participating in an investigation, may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. It is the policy of Western Market to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities and to individuals with needs related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, as well as to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, or practices, in all aspects of the employment process. Western Market will engage in an interactive process with the individual and is prepared to modify or adjust the work environment, job duties, or workplace policies, where appropriate, to enable the individual to perform the essential functions of the position or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship under applicable law. Applicants and employees who believe they need a reasonable accommodation are encouraged to contact Human Resources at to initiate this process.