Meat Cutter

Benefits: Competitive salary Flexible schedule Free uniforms Opportunity for advancement Training & development Benefits/Perks Paid Training  Full time and Part-time positions Flexible Schedules Opportunity for advancement   Company Overview Save A Lot is one of the nation’s leading extreme value, carefully selected assortment grocers. From Maine to California, our 1,200+ neighborhood stores serve more than 4 million shoppers each week. We deliver our customers up to 40% savings, compared to conventional grocery stores, on exclusive Save A Lot brands and national brands, plus USDA-inspected beef, pork and poultry, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, and common household items. Our mission is to help our customers live richer, fuller lives by saving them money and time through the great food, great prices, and great people in our stores, every day.     Job Summary The Meat Cutter ensures the store’s meat department operates at the standards set by the company, driving sales and maximizing profitability. The Meat Cutter delivers the highest level of customer service and satisfaction by following the company’s meat merchandising plan and trimming /preparing standard cuts of meat as outlined in the Meat Cutter Resource Manual.   Responsibilities   Uses knives and power equipment, cuts and/or packages authorized beef, pork, and poultry items according to Save A Lot policies and procedures Prepares and places meat cuts and products in the display counter according to Save A Lot procedures so they will appear attractive and appealing to the customers Assist with product ordering Receives, inspects, and stores meat upon delivery, to maintain the cold chain and ensures meat quality Ensures excellent sanitation and quality standards are met daily which adhere to Save A Lot policy   Qualifications Must be 18 years of age High School diploma or equivalent required Experience safely using manual pallet jacks, hand tools, and power equipment, including but not limited to knives, wrappers, scales, slicers, cubing machine, and power saw (were certified to cut meat) preferred Ability to regularly lift 30lbs  

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