Meat Professional
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Meat Professional to provide high-quality meat and butchery services. The successful candidate will perform quality inspections, cut meat using tools like meat grinders, knives, saws, and weigh products for sale.
Key Responsibilities:
* Cut, grind, and prepare meats for sale by removing bones, trimming fat, cutting, mincing, and grinding meat to specific shapes and sizes for display or custom orders.
* Prepare crumbed cuts of meat, marinate, season, and cure special cuts as needed.
* Select and prepare meat for smallgoods production.
* Operate machines for grinding, mixing, mincing, and tenderizing meat; operate sausage filling machines, smoking chambers, cooking kettles, and vats.
* Create seasonings and pickles by mixing spices, salt, and other ingredients.
* Clean and maintain tools and equipment, ensuring displays and signage are accurate, attractive, and aligned with store standards.
* Weigh, package, price, and display products.
* Keep accurate records of inventory, and supplier orders; prepare and submit receiving records on time.
* Perform quality inspections on meats and other products.
* Manage and negotiate orders with suppliers according to anticipated sales and seasonal needs.
* Ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation controls.
* Provide excellent customer service, greeting and advising customers, answering questions, and accepting orders or payments; assist in menu planning, scheduling, and estimating food production costs.
* Coordinate order pickups or deliveries and assist with catering or special orders as needed.
* Maintain back stock organization, cleanliness, and rotation to prevent shrinkage, damages, and waste.
* Follow daily cutting lists and complete work within the allotted time.
* Conduct product handling to control shrinkage, ensuring proper product rotation and waste reduction.
* Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery, confirming quality standards.
* Direct or guide customers to items in the store, make announcements for freshly prepared products and sales, and assist with product suggestions.
* Train employees on job responsibilities and safe operating procedures.
* Prepare, stock, cut, weigh, and wrap meat for the display area.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in meat cutting and butchery.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to lift heavy weights and work at heights.
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Familiarity with food safety regulations.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for career advancement.
* Training and development programs.
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
What We Offer:
* A chance to work with a professional team.
* Opportunities for career growth and development.
* A competitive salary and benefits package.