Lead Meat Cutter

ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Join our Festival Foods team as a Lead Meat Cutter! 

Job Title: Lead Meat Cutter 

FLSA Status: Hourly 

Reports to: Meat Department Manager 

Bring your butcher experience and passion for food service to our grocery store, where you'll ensure top-quality meat products, and create a great shopping experience for our guests. This is your opportunity to showcase your expertise, mentor others, and make an impact in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. 

What You’ll Do: 

As a Lead Meat Cutter at Festival Foods, your responsibilities will include: 

• Master the Craft: Prepare all non-case ready meat products, including cutting, grinding, trimming, and wrapping, according to high meat cutting standards. 

• Be a Leader: Provide guidance on sales floor operations, safety and sanitation, and inventory management, while mentoring team members and ensuring smooth meat department operations. 

• Showcase Expertise: Apply your extensive knowledge of different meat and seafood cuts, along with cooking techniques, to assist guests and maintain high-quality displays. 

• Boost Sales & Quality: Ensure all meat products are packaged, labeled, and displayed in an appealing way, supporting sales while maintaining top food service standards. 

• Honor Commitments: Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences. 

• Support the Team: Other duties as assigned. 

What We’re Looking For: 

To succeed as a Festival Foods Lead Meat Cutter, you should have: 

• Meat Cutting Experience: Prior experience in meat cutting is required, along with familiarity with perishable foods and food service. 

• Strong Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with guests and colleagues about our meat selection and offerings. 

• Leadership Skills: Ability to train and guide others in meat preparation and ensuring high standards are met. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

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

• Stand in one place for an extended period of time, bend, stoop, and kneel regularly 

• Lifting up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis 

• May be exposed to extreme temperatures 

Work Schedule: 

The Lead Meat Cutter is an hourly position, with the potential for either part-time or full-time work. Your schedule may include mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays, with flexibility to work evenings or overnight when necessary. 

This role offers the opportunity to lead a skilled team while displaying your expertise in meat cutting and food service in a dynamic and fast-paced environment! 

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