Gateway IGA in Rockwood is committed to a culture of belonging and fostering an inclusive environment where we celebrate differences. As a great place to work, we empower everyone to be their full, authentic selves.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced and high-stress environment and loves spending their days cutting large chunks of raw meat into smaller parts. The ideal candidate will be a individual who has strong skills and enjoys repetitive tasks with high levels of accuracy. Since this is a hand-intensive job, we're looking for applicants with steady hands, although an eye towards sanitation is also an important consideration.

Previous experience in Processing all Primary Proteins is required (such as: beef, pork, poultry, etc.)

Position Overview:

The meat cutter is responsible for increasing customer confidence and loyalty by providing courteous and prompt service, consistent operating conditions and a friendly atmosphere. Under supervision, this position cuts meat to specifications for variety, size, quality and trim.

Responsibilities:

• Provide continuous attention to customer needs; greet, assist and thank customers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner
• Prepare and package food products and process customer orders to their specifications; process fresh meats, smoked meats, seafood, random weight, lunchmeat, frozen food and salted meats to production standards.
• Receive and breakdown meat deliveries.
• Utilize peak time performance cutting lists to cut and trim all products as directed by company standards.
• Properly wrap, weigh and price product as needed.
• Properly cube, slice and grind meat as needed.
• Observe local, state and government weights and measure laws, sanitation standards, grinding logs and Country of Origin Labeling.
• Observe safety standards while working with power equipment
• Offer product suggestions when appropriate.
• Stock and rotate department products to ensure freshness and date control; restock and use supply items efficiently to eliminate waste and to maintain the lowest supply cost.
• Operate department equipment and tools.
• Keep work area clean, orderly and free from safety hazards; report faulty equipment and hazards to management.
• Notify management of team member theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized mark-downs, property defacement or any action that is illegal and/or against company policy.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to understand and follow English instructions.
• Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to obtain the same.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Physical setting:

• Grocery store

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rockwood, TN 37854: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Meat cutting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Send your applications at: gatewayiga@gmail.com or walk in the store and fill out an application.