Full-Time Butcher

Role Summary

This position involves performing tasks related to cutting, preparing, displaying, and selling various meat products. All employees must foster a positive company image through courteous and effective customer and team interaction, comply with all store procedures, and uphold safety and food quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Cut, prepare, and merchandise meat products including beef, pork, lamb, veal, and poultry.
• Create specialty meat items such as sausages, oven-ready meals, and cured meats.
• Ensure all products meet the company's quality benchmarks.
• Maintain sampling initiatives to engage customers.
• Monitor inventory to prevent spoilage and waste.
• Provide mentorship and support to Meat Cutter Trainees.
• Attend all scheduled shifts, meetings, and trainings with appropriate dress and punctuality.
• Deliver excellent customer service and utilize suggestive selling techniques; promptly respond to inquiries.
• Maximize sales through proper product handling including preparation, storage, rotation, stocking, and merchandising.
• Adhere strictly to established procedures, including weights and measures, sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Keep work and shopping environments clean and sanitary; maintain equipment as per standards.
• Perform opening, mid-shift, and closing duties; ensure pricing and signage accuracy.
• Report any safety issues or violations immediately.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Understanding of meat department processes and procedures.
• Proficient cutting skills, adept at breaking down meat into sub-primal and retail cuts.
• Comprehensive knowledge of meat and seafood cuts and cooking methods.
• Ability to assess product freshness and quality visually.
• Competence in gathering and communicating market information to customers.
• Strong communication abilities and a willingness to collaborate as a team member.
• Effective communication with peers, customers, and suppliers.
• Capability to consistently meet customer service standards.
• Ability to follow directions, manage time efficiently, and stay organized.
• Passion for natural foods and alignment with the company's mission.
• Strong work ethic with capability to work swiftly and prioritize tasks.
• Commitment to achieving company quality goals.

Experience

• Minimum of 14 months of retail experience required.
• Completion of company butcher apprentice program or a similar training course.*

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Standing or walking for 6 to 8 hours during an 8-hour shift.
• Use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling tasks.
• Physical motions including bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA-approved cleaning agents.
• Working in temperature ranges including freezing (<326F), refrigeration (32-406F), and heat (>906F).
• Capacity to work in wet and cold environments.
• Safe use of knives and cutting equipment.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Operation of machinery such as box cutters and electric pallet jacks.

Additional Information

This summary outlines essential duties but is not exhaustive. Job responsibilities and requirements may evolve with position levels and vary by department or location. Advancement depends on demonstrated performance, availability of roles, and qualifications.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly wage ranges from $21.50 to $31.50, depending on experience. Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including store discounts, paid leave, wellness programs, and other perks, subject to plan terms and employment status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is committed to fair employment practices and nondiscrimination on any legally protected grounds. Hiring and promotion decisions are strictly merit-based according to qualifications and business needs.