Careers - Journeyman Meat Cutter — Foster's Supermarket

Careers – Journeyman Meat Cutter

Meat Cutter

Foster's Food Fair Ltd.

Job Title: Journeyman Meat Cutter
Department: Meat and Seafood
Reports To: Department Supervisor and/or Department Manager

Job Summary – The position will be responsible for in-store activities within the Department, including providing assistance to the Department Supervisor and/or Manager by maintaining, preparing and presenting merchandise. The position will be responsible for providing quality customer service in a safe and healthy environment. Position must also observe all store and company policies; while maintaining a neat, well-groomed personal appearance.

Job Duties

Provide all customers with prompt, courteous and friendly service.
Maintain knowledge of different types of meat and seafood products with the ability to make suggestions and sell to customers.
Cut meat in accordance with USDA standards.
Cut all meats and related products processed in the Meat & Seafood Department.
Set service case with beef, pork, lamb, veal, and fresh sausage items.
Ensure that all meat cuts are properly trimmed and attractively presented following
Trim policies for all retail cuts.

Prepare orders from customers for special meat and seafood orders in a timely manner.
Weigh and break down meat products.
Takes products to refrigerated storage or shelf areas, and stores at proper temperature.
Code-dates and rotates all merchandise to ensure quality and freshness.
Follow all department inventory control procedures.
Always maintain an organized and clean work area.
Always show interest and willingness to learn the industry.
Guide Apprentices, and Frozen cutters as needed in their development

Requirements

Ability to read, comprehend, write, and speak English. Ability to perform basic Math.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated. Exhibit attention to detail and commitment.
Positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in largely diverse teams.
Ability to work early and varied hours/days as store dictates. Ability to lift to 751bs and to stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to work in consistently cold temperatures of below 50 degrees. Ability to timely multitask while working in fast-paced environment.
Company will provide certification for the Complete Basic Food & Hygiene certification. Proven knowledge of USDA cutting techniques.
2-3 years retail cutting experience in a high-volume environment.
Cuts for maximum profit and efficiency required for departmental productivity expectation.

When starting with Foster’s Food Fair, Ltd. as a Journeyman Meat Cutter, you’ll start earning CI$15.10 to CI$20.79 per hour based on experience. As you progress with the company within this role, opportunities for a pay increase will be determined through annual evaluations.

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Application submission deadline: September 24th, 2023