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Hy-Vee Food Stores

Meat Specialist

Hy-Vee Food Stores, Independence, Missouri, United States, 64053


Hy-Vee Food Stores - Meat Specialist - Independence, Missouri

At Hy-Vee, our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle,” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.Job Description:Job Title:

Meat SpecialistDepartment:

MeatFLSA:

Non-ExemptGeneral Function:

The meat specialist is a fully skilled job that cuts and merchandises all fresh meat commodities.Core Competencies:PartnershipsGrowth mindsetResults orientedProfessionalismReporting Relations:Accountable and Reports to:

District Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Operations, Perishables, Health Wellness Home; Service Managers; Meat Department Manager or Assistant Meat Department Manager where applicable.Positions that Report to you:

NonePrimary Duties and Responsibilities:Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions.Greets customers in a friendly manner.Assists customers by:Escorting them to the products they’re looking for.Securing products that are out of reach.Loading or unloading heavy items.Making note of and passing along customer suggestions or requests.Performing other tasks to enhance the shopping experience.Answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly service to customers who call.Works with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction.Tenderizes, grinds, and cuts merchandise.Prepares cutting lists for case fills.Conducts cutting tests.Orders new items (not strictly for replenishment).Maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress.Reports to work when scheduled and on time.Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:Manages the department in the absence of the department manager and assistant department manager.Wraps, weighs, and labels product.Performs cleaning in the department.Replenishes and organizes coolers.Assists in other areas of store as needed.Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:Ability to solve practical problems; interpret instructions.Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.Ability to file, post, and mail materials; copy data; talk with customers to identify their requests.Education and Experience:High School or equivalent, Hy-Vee food safety training. Over one year of related work experience preferred.Physical Requirements:Must be physically able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; up to 50 pounds frequently; and up to 10 pounds constantly.Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction.Must be able to perform physical activities: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.Working Conditions:This position is exposed daily to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, cleaning chemicals/solvents, and electrical shock. This is a fast-paced work environment.Equipment Used to Perform Job:Power band saw, grinder, tenderizer, slicker, knives, tumblers, automatic patty machine, automatic stuffier, wrapping system, pallet jack, familiar with software.Confidentiality:Has access to confidential information such as cutting tests, tonnage sheets, monthly reports, and projection sheets.Contacts:Has daily contact with customers and the general public, and vendors/suppliers in the absence of the department manager.

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