Job Information
Grand Union Meat Apprentice in Saranac Lake, New York
The Apprentice Meat Cutter will receive training from the Meat Cutter, Department Manager and/or Assistant Dept Manager to perform functions relating to the cutting, display and selling of meat/seafood products and assist with daily tasks in the meat department as directed . Responsibilities also include weighing each package to ensure customers receive the right orders, prepare the workspace, and confirm that all equipment (such as slicers and knives) are in proper working order.
Pay: $19 - $22.50
Work Location : Saranac Lake
Travel Required: Traveling from Saranac Lake to Peru Store for additional Training.
Description: Provide courteous customer service by answering questions customers may have about purchasing and preparing meat items and seafood product origin, handling techniques, preparation and home storage
Assist customers placing or picking up special meat/seafood orders making sure product is packaged properly and in its best condition when sent out
Receive training from Meat Cutter and Department Manager and/or Assistant Dept Manager to perform functions relating to the cutting, display and selling of meat/seafood products.
Handle customer special orders/requests and forward to Manager in timely manner
Follow proper housekeeping, sanitation, and safety practices to ensure a favorable store image with and safe shopping environment for customers
Carry out food safety procedures properly
Maintain, fill, and rotate product in meat cases
Move product from coolers to cutting area and return to coolers
Clean equipment
Assist in other duties as assigned
Skills
Specialized Knowledge : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations..
Special Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions for equipment, and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports; Ability to speak affability to read, write, and perform basic math functions; Possess basic computer skills; Regular vision
Physical abilities: Constant standing and walking; ability to carry product weighing up to 110 lbs., repetitive arm and hand movements, eye-hand coordination, substantial hand strength.
Other: Safe operation of tools and meat department equipment including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other machinery; Customer interaction;
Years Of Experience 0-2 : Some experience in retail or meat operations preferred Qualifications
Shift
1st Shift (United States of America)