SUMMARY
The Meat Apprentice works under the Meat Manager learning meat cutting skills and equipment use, while providing genuine customer service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Learn how to read cutting lists
- Learn how to cut all primal to specific techniques
- Learn how to grind meats
- Learns how to rotate product properly
- Learns how to operate wrapping scale & other machinery in Meat Department
- Learns how to receive and process meat shipments
- Maintains meat cases
- Fills cases / stocks meat
- Assists customers with requests and information
- Cleans and sanitizes equipment, cases work area, and sales floor
- Works within company programs, policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
KEY ATTRIBUTES
Friendly & Sales MindedAbility to work in a cold environmentKnife skillsAbility to prioritize and multi task in fast paced environmentCommunication SkillsSelf-motivatedProblem solving skillsAdaptabilityDesire to move up within departmentSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
No experience requiredSupermarket experience helpfulLANGUAGE SKILLS
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Write simple correspondence.Present information and respond to questions from groups of customers or associatesMATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic math concepts. (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, )CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Food Handler’s Certification as required by State LawRECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heelSafety CutterKnivesApronUniform per store policyPHYSICAL DEMAND
Regularly (Over 2 / 3 of the time)
StandWalkUse hands to finger, handle, or feelReach with hands and armsCommunicate with associates and customersLift and / or move up to 25 poundsFrequently (Between 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time)
Lift and / or move up to 50 poundsStoopOccasionally (Less than 1 / 3 of the time)
SitClimbBalanceKneelCrouchCrawlSmellLift and / or move up to 100 poundsVision
CloseDistanceAbility to adjust focusAbility to distinguish colorsWORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequently
Moving mechanical partsExposed to wet and / or humid conditionsExtreme cold and chemicals while cleaning.Occasionally
Fumes or airborne particlesToxic or caustic chemicalsRisk of electrical shockNoise Level
Moderate in most areasPAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)
$16.50 up to $20 / hour (IL Locations Only)
BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time / part-time status)
Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)Life InsuranceVoluntary BenefitsPaid Time OffRetirement PlansEmployee Assistance ProgramNiemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.Position requirements may vary by store location