A Butcher or Meat Cutter butchers cows, pigs or other animals for meat and prepares different cuts of meat for retail or wholesale customers or for a food processing company.
SUMMARY The Niemann Harvest Market Meat Journeyman Cutter is responsible for assisting customers, preparing and cutting meat, maintains quality in the fresh meat case, helps with department cleanliness and assist in receiving of product while working in a safe manner. The Meat Journeyman Cutter will assist the Meat General Manager in creating a positive store atmosphere for customers and a positive working environment for Associates while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction Learns and uses the three
Es:
Engagement, Educate, Empowerment Assists customers with request and information Takes care of special requests in a fast, friendly manner Reads cutting lists Cuts all primals to specific techniques Grinds meats Maintains meat cases Fills cases/stock meat Rotates product properly Assists Butcher Shop Manager with inventory Receives and processes meat shipment correctly Operates wrapping scale & other machinery in Meat Department Cleans and sanitizes equipment, cases work area and sales floor Follow all Health Code guidelines Follows all store and department policies and procedures Follow safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model Other duties as assigned by supervisor
KEY ATTRIBUTES
Passion/purpose Foodie/farmer Thirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitive People enthusiast/outgoing Genuine Good communicator/desire to share Trendy/fun Honest Techie Meat Cutting skills Ability to prioritize Ability to multitask Problem solving skills High energy level Adaptability
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities. EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Six months to one year related experience and/or training
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), weights
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Food Handlers Certification as required by State Law provided at store level
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel Hairnets/Hats Safety Cutter Pallet jack Ladder Stepladder Uniform per store policy Associates may be required to use standard meat equipment including, but not limited to, Saws Knives Slicers Grinders Meat wrapper
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time) Stand Walk Use hands to finger, handle, or feel Reach with hands and arms Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Communicates with Associates and Customers Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) Stoop Kneel Crouch Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time) Sit Climb Balance Overhead lifting Taste or Smell Crawl Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds Vision Close Distance Ability to adjust focus Ability to distinguish colors Peripheral Depth perception
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regularly Wet or humid conditions Work near moving mechanical parts Occasionally Extreme cold Risk of electrical shock Toxic or caustic chemicals
NOISE LEVEL
Regularly Moderate
PAY RANGE
(depends on industry experience) $18 up to $22/hour
BENEFITS
(eligibility based on full-time/part-time status) Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care) Life Insurance Voluntary Benefits MI Earned Sick Time (ESTA) Retirement Plans Employee Assistance Program •Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time. •Position requirements may vary by store location
