Apprentice Meat Cutter

$14.00 - $16.95 PER HOUR

Meat Cutter Apprenticeship Opportunity

Have you ever wanted to be a skilled Meat Cutter? Did you know that our Meat Cutters have the potential to earn $35,000 a year plus great benefits? If you are someone who enjoys early mornings, working with your hands, and you value high quality fresh meat products our program may be a great fit for you. So, what exactly is an apprentice anyway? An apprentice is defined as a person who works for another in order to learn a trade; In this case, the traditional skill of meat cutting.

This is a 36-week program in which a person with a passion for learning the meat cutting trade has an opportunity to work side-by-side with some of our best meat managers, sausage makers, chicken cutters, and beef cutters. At the end of the 36-weeks the apprentice will be evaluated and if certified will be given a raise increase and an opportunity to be placed into a position at one of our meat departments or used at multiple stores to fill cutting shifts until a permanent position becomes available.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to mentor individuals interested in becoming Meat Cutters on Harmons standards and expectations. This person will gain knowledge and will practice daily how to ensure the quality, freshness, safety, and profitability of Harmons' fresh cut meat products. This person will be assisting with the preparation of all beef, pork, chicken, and turkey products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows established departmental and store policies and procedures
• Ensures the quality and freshness of all products and services the meat department provides
• Learns how to maintain the appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the meat department
• Confirms signage and accurate pricing for all meat service case products, paying attention to ad items
• Ensures the meat department is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets company standards for appearance
• Deliver excellent customer service to all customers
• Learns and practices producing all cuts of beef, pork, chicken, and turkey
• Assists in fulfilling custom meat orders for customers
• Learns and uses logs and other required documentation and ensures they are filled out immediately and accurately to ensure food safety standards are met
• Learns the techniques for grinding beef, pork, chicken, and turkey as needed
• Wraps cut and ground meat products as needed
• Minimizes waste by following production sheets, checking code-dates, and ensuring rotation is done correctly
• Receives and restocks products for the meat department
• Completes assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner
• Sets a professional and positive example to others
• Ensures company standards for safety, sanitation, and productivity are maintained
• Assists as needed to ensure the success of the meat department as a whole

MARGINIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

• Consistent and daily interaction with store associates
• Consistent and daily interaction with customers

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

A high school diploma or GED preferred; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Current Food Handler's Permit
• Enjoys and has experience preparing, cooking, and eating a variety of meat products including beef, pork, chicken, turkey, and seafood
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Must possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with customers and fellow associates
• Possesses ability to accept constructive review; accountable for one's own success and success of the team
• Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons' mission and commitment to working collaboratively
• Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, consistent, and forward focused
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to hot, cold, and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand, and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. Also requires standing, walking, and bending throughout the entire workday and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location.