Meat Cutter

Location

Van Nuys, CA | United States

Job description

The meat cutter is an important position within the store. Many customers make their decisions to shop at our store because of the quality of the perishable departments. One of the areas, which influence customers' perceptions of the entire store, is the look and smell of the meat department. Even if the customer is not purchasing meat today, they want to look at meat that is appealing, bright in color, well merchandised, and without discoloration. This position is responsible for creating an appealing presentation of the tremendous variety and selection of steaks, chops, roasts, chicken, and other products that we offer. Each product must be fresh -- Looks good, smells odorless; with just the proper package firmness for the product. Meat must be handled correctly because of the extreme perishability of the product, the negative consequences of doing the job badly, and the really positive results that can affect the entire store. Assist in keeping refrigerated cases and display shelves properly stocked and faced at all times according to product movement and department standard. Code date and rotate all prepared cuts or product placed in temporary storage areas to ensure proper product rotation, quality and freshness. The meat cutter can make the difference by the way he or she does their job. We need to treat each individual customer like a guest in our home -- with courtesy, friendliness and the respect that they deserve.

Position Requirements

• Able to read, write and speak English with reasonable proficiency Able to communicate effectively with customer, associates, and others Friendly and pleasant Flexibility in scheduling hours Reliable, good work ethic Clean, presentable appearance Good customer service skills Ability to lift boxes at a minimum weight of 30 pounds Employee is regularly required to sit stand and use hands to handle tools or controls; without restrictions Ability to work effectively in a cool temperature environment Able to use a knife effectively and efficiently Knows basic cuts of meat Be able to exert or lift up to 100 pounds through a work shift, carrying carcass beef and bulk cartons of other meat products as well as tallow trimmings, etc; Jon’s Marketplace is a drug free workplace
• The employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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