What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meat Cutter position at Associated Food Stores?
**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE **
**PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS**
Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to hot or cold 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 work day and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 30 pounds from location to location. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Associated Food Stores is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
- Adhere to all company and governmental regulatory standards for the meat department with respect to receiving, processing invoices, refrigeration, pricing, temperature ranges of cases and processing areas.
- Have a thorough knowledge of fish, seafood and meat products.
- Able to respond to questions from guests regarding ingredients, preparation, related products and equipment required for preparation.
- Assist with identifying, selecting and purchasing the highest quality of meat products. May be responsible for ordering and maintaining proper inventories of products and supplies as directed by the Meat Manager.
- Capable of properly identifying, cutting, processing, rotating and merchandising all types of meat products according to company standards and guidelines. Demonstrates knowledge of and maintains all grinds as per company standards.
- Required to function as a Fishmonger as needed. Must be capable of handling, gutting, boning, filleting, rotating and merchandising seafood products.
**PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS**
Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to hot or cold 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 work day and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 30 pounds from location to location. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Associated Food Stores is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.