The Meat Apprentice works under the Meat Manager learning meat cutting skills and equipment use, while providing genuine customer service.
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County Market Meat Apprentice
Niemann FoodsSpringfield, IL, US
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SUMMARY
The Meat Apprentice works under the Meat Manager learning meat cutting skills and equipment use, while providing genuine customer service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Learn how to read cutting lists
Learn how to cut all primal to specific techniques
Learn how to grind meats
Learns how to rotate product properly
Learns how to operate wrapping scale & other machinery in Meat Department
Learns how to receive and process meat shipments
Maintains meat cases
Fills cases / stocks meat
Assists customers with requests and information
Cleans and sanitizes equipment, cases work area, and sales floor
Works within company programs, policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
KEY ATTRIBUTES
Friendly & Sales Minded
Ability to work in a cold environment
Knife skills
Ability to prioritize and multi task in fast paced environment
Communication Skills
Self-motivated
Problem solving skills
Adaptability
Desire to move up within department
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
No experience required
Supermarket experience helpful
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Write simple correspondence.
Present information and respond to questions from groups of customers or associates
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic math concepts. (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, )
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Food Handler’s Certification as required by State Law
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
Safety Cutter
Knives
Apron
Uniform per store policy
PHYSICAL DEMAND
Regularly (Over 2 / 3 of the time)
Stand
Walk
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Communicate with associates and customers
Lift and / or move up to 25 pounds
Frequently (Between 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time)
Lift and / or move up to 50 pounds
Stoop
Occasionally (Less than 1 / 3 of the time)
Sit
Climb
Balance
Kneel
Crouch
Crawl
Smell
Lift and / or move up to 100 pounds
Vision
Close
Distance
Ability to adjust focus
Ability to distinguish colors
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequently
Moving mechanical parts
Exposed to wet and / or humid conditions
Extreme cold and chemicals while cleaning.
Occasionally
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Risk of electrical shock
Noise Level
Moderate in most areas
PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)
$16.50 up to $20 / hour (IL Locations Only)
BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time / part-time status)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
Life Insurance
Voluntary Benefits
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.