Head Meat Cutter - Full-time / Part-time

Company Name: Fred Meyer
Position Type: Employee
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
 

 

Position Summary:

Assist customers and cut meat for retail sale. Manage and maximize the financial performance of the meat department, train Meat Cutters to become Head Meat Cutters, and maintain excellence in customer service. Demonstrate the Company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of self and others.

Fred Meyer also requires that all associates perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.

Essential Job Functions:

• Model "Customer 1st" behavior; deliver and encourage other associates to deliver excellent customer service
• Prepare and cut meat
• Sell product to customers; teach/demonstrate selling skills
• Write a quality tour
• Communicate with Food Mgr on weekly scheduling process
• Organize merchandising on sales floor; implement weekly merchandising notes
• Quality ordering functions
• Maintain awareness of overstock/understock conditions to maintain ordering system integrity
• Maintain freight receiving/stocking standards, adherence to Fred Meyer disciplinary guidelines, Associate participation in mandatory training programs
• Comply with meat code date policy, shrink control guidelines, signing and recovery standards, corporate policies, Food Safety guidelines and standards
• Plan ads with Food Mgmnt; react with urgency to changing sales opportunities; complete planograms
• Prepare/submit seasonal critiques for Merchandising Coordinator
• Assist Food Mgmnt in interviewing and hiring
• Communicate competitor's pricing activity in specific market to Merchandising Coordinator
• Maintain and audit in-store price changes; authorize any manager discretion markdowns
• Audit/take action on price audits and file maintenance exceptions
• Promote and follow Company initiatives
• Perform duties of meat/service fish counter clerk, as necessary
• Complete the following tasks as part of daily routine:

o Rework product; Set up service case; Clean work area

o Conduct markdowns as needed throughout the day

o Write cutting list and produce items for display according to Company policy

o Cut product for service meat case lineup for next day; Grind all shop trim

o Fill/face freezer; level meat case

o Follow up with Food Manager or Person in Charge (PIC) prior to leaving for the day to verify merchandising selection/appropriate fill levels

o Break down freight; organize meat freezer/cooler

• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus a minimum of two years retail meat cutting experience; or combination of relevant education and experience
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Ability to pass drug test
• Ability to organize/prioritize tasks/projects
• Ability to work weekends on a regular basis, work any shift and work overtime as needed
• Accuracy/attention to detail
• Ability to work within set time frames and fixed deadlines
• Familiarity with meat cutting terms and processes
• Meat Cutter's license (King County only)
• Any licenses or certificates required by federal and/or state
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel independently

Desired Previous Job Experience:

• Knowledge of Fred Meyer policies, procedures, and organizational structure
• Related retail experience

 

Education Level: High School Diploma/ GED Required
Required Certifications/Licenses: Driver's License
Position Type: Full-Time 
Shift(s): [[mfield4]]
Regions: West

States: Washington
Keywords: meat section manager

 

Jobs at Fred Meyer: Based in Portland, Oregon with over 130 stores throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho & Alaska, Fred Meyer offers one-stop shopping with store employment opportunities in apparel, home, food, pharmacy and home electronics as well as opportunities in our division office in merchandise and product development, store operations, customer communications, public affairs, food and pharmacy.  We are always searching for individuals who share our passion for service, leadership, honesty and diversity. Whether you like working with people, numbers or ideas, you can find a home at Fred Meyer. And with stores and offices across the Pacific Northwest, we have opportunities for talented individuals if you prefer to be closer to the mountains, ocean, or city.

 

Company Overview
Kroger Family of Companies employs nearly 443,000 associates who serve customers in 2,796 retail food stores under a variety of in 35 states and the District of Columbia.  Kroger and its subsidiaries operate an expanding ClickList offering – a personalized, order online, pick up at the store service – in addition to 2,253 pharmacies, 787 convenience stores, 324 fine jewelry stores, 1,439 supermarket fuel centers and 38 food production plants in the United States.  Kroger is recognized as one of America’s most generous companies for its support of more than 100 Feeding America food bank partners, breast cancer research and awareness, the military and their families, and more than 145,000 community organizations including schools. Careers with The Kroger Co. and our family of companies offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, benefits and room for advancement.

 

 Posting Notes:  WA || Renton || 365 Renton Center Way SW || 98057 || Fred Meyer || None || Grocery; Meat/Seafood || Employee || Non-Exempt || Full-Time || Driver's License