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Meat Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

UFCW Meat Asst

Ozark, MO ยท On-site

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

Meat and Seafood Assist Part Time/Full Time - Entry Level Reports Directly to: Meat Department Manager Pyramid Foods Team Objective Pyramid Foods believes in supporting our local communities and is ...

UFCW Meat Asst

Springfield, MO ยท On-site

$17.75 - $23.50/hr

Meat and Seafood Assist Part Time/Full Time - Entry Level Reports Directly to: Meat Department Manager Pyramid Foods Team Objective Pyramid Foods believes in supporting our local communities and is ...

Meat - Assistant Manager

Westchester, CA ยท On-site

$22 - $33/hr

Assistant Meat Manager Department: Meat Reports To: Meat Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Summary This is a management-in-training position. As such, all qualities needed for a manager, must also be ...

Meat - Assistant Manager

Hollywood, CA ยท On-site

$19 - $28/hr

Assistant Meat Manager Department: Meat Reports To: Meat Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Summary This is a management-in-training position. As such, all qualities needed for a manager, must also be ...

Meat - Assistant Manager

Boston, MA ยท On-site

$23 - $30.25/hr

Overview To assist the meat manager to effectively plan, organize, lead, coordinate and optimize the materials and human resources in the meat department to provide variety and high quality ...

Meat - Assistant Manager

Millis, MA ยท On-site

$21.25 - $28.25/hr

Overview To assist the meat manager to effectively plan, organize, lead, coordinate and optimize the materials and human resources in the meat department to provide variety and high quality ...

Meat - Assistant Manager

Westwood, MA ยท On-site

$23.50 - $31/hr

Overview To assist the meat manager to effectively plan, organize, lead, coordinate and optimize the materials and human resources in the meat department to provide variety and high quality ...

Meat Cutter

Knoxville, TN ยท On-site

$13.50 - $18/hr

Grind meat. * Slice meat. * Assist in organizing cooler arrangement and stocking of cooler. * Responsible for rotation of product. * Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display cases.

Meat Cutter

Athens, AL ยท On-site

$13 - $17/hr

Grind meat. * Slice meat. * Assist in organizing cooler arrangement and stocking of cooler. * Responsible for rotation of product. * Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display cases.

Meat Cutter

Jefferson City, TN ยท On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Grind meat. * Slice meat. * Assist in organizing cooler arrangement and stocking of cooler. * Responsible for rotation of product. * Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display cases.

Meat Cutter

Trussville, AL ยท On-site

$14 - $18.50/hr

Grind meat. * Slice meat. * Assist in organizing cooler arrangement and stocking of cooler. * Responsible for rotation of product. * Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display cases.

Meat Cutter

Trenton, GA ยท On-site

$12 - $16/hr

Grind meat. * Slice meat. * Assist in organizing cooler arrangement and stocking of cooler. * Responsible for rotation of product. * Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display cases.

Meat Cutter

Winchester, TN ยท On-site

$13 - $17.25/hr

Grind meat. * Slice meat. * Assist in organizing cooler arrangement and stocking of cooler. * Responsible for rotation of product. * Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display cases.

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Meat Assistant information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Meat Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Meat Assistant, you need basic knowledge of meat cuts, food safety practices, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with equipment like meat slicers, scales, and point-of-sale (POS) systems is typically required, and food handling certifications may be preferred. Attention to detail, customer service skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a team are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills ensure safe product handling, high-quality customer interactions, and smooth operations in a busy retail or processing environment.

What are some common challenges faced by Meat Assistants in a busy retail environment?

Meat Assistants often work in fast-paced settings where maintaining food safety standards and cleanliness under time pressure can be challenging. They may need to quickly adapt to fluctuating customer demands, handle heavy lifting, and manage multiple tasks such as preparing cuts, restocking displays, and assisting customers. Effective teamwork and clear communication with butchers and other staff are essential for keeping operations smooth and ensuring customer satisfaction.

What are Meat Assistants?

Meat Assistants are retail workers who support butchers or meat department supervisors in grocery stores, supermarkets, or specialty meat shops. Their responsibilities typically include preparing, packaging, and displaying meat products, assisting customers, maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards, and restocking shelves. They may also help with basic meat cutting under supervision, ensuring all products are properly labeled and stored. Good customer service and knowledge of meat products are important skills for this role.
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UFCW Meat Asst

004 Price Cutter

Ozark, MO โ€ข On-site

$18.75 - $24.75/hr

Part-time

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Meat and Seafood Assist
Part Time/Full Time - Entry Level
Reports Directly to:
Meat Department Manager
Pyramid Foods Team Objective
Pyramid Foods believes in supporting our local communities and is dedicated to providing our customers and employees quality food and service at the best prices! In this friendly, flexible team environment, you will play an important role in helping us to provide outstanding service in a clean and friendly atmosphere. Your role in the store will be to assist the Meat & Seafood Manager in providing high quality meat and seafood products.
Daily Operations
  • Providing exceptional service to all clientele and sharing your expert knowledge on meat and seafood
  • Assisting the Meat Manager in completing all their daily duties
  • Assisting the Meat Manager in receiving trucks and breaking down the loads into coolers
  • Properly pulling and rotating meat case

Company Standards
  • Following all safety guidelines and avoiding use of equipment if safety mechanisms have been bypassed
  • Reporting any missing or non-functional safety mechanisms to Meat Manager
  • Using the markdown program according to department policy
  • Staying up to date with the latest training and knowledge available for meat and seafood
  • Complying with all company policies including following dress code and wearing name tag including completing all company training as required for the meat department

Basic Functions and Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift 60 lb. boxes on occasion and/or exert 25-60 lbs. of force frequently and/or 10-20 lbs. of force constantly while moving and handling materials and products. Must have dexterous use of both hands. Must be able to stand and move about to various workstations. Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull items so that objects move toward areas of use. Must be able to use knives and other sharp instruments utilized in the preparation of food items and/or removing product from boxes.
This is medium work requiring good, corrected vision, hearing, lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, standing, reaching, pushing, pulling and the ability to work on floors that sometimes become slippery.