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Stew Leonard's

Meat Wrapper

Norwalk, CT · On-site

$18 - $21.88/hr

Meat Wrapper Full Time Hourly - Estimated pay range $18.00 to $21.88 depending on qualifications ... Assist in other duties, as assigned • Provide exceptional customer service What you bring to the ...

Price Chopper

Accepting Applications - Putnam

Putnam, CT · On-site

$16.94 - $2.1K/wk

Meat: Cut, trim, and package meat. Assist customers and ensure proper handling and hygiene. Produce: Stock and maintain fresh fruits and vegetables. Assist customers and keep the area organized.

ShopRite

ShopRite - Meat Cutter Clerk

Norwich, CT

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

To cut meat and prepare related products in the variety, size, quality and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to communicate and courteously assist customers with the selection of ...

ShopRite

ShopRite - Meat Cutter Clerk

Norwich, CT · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

To cut meat and prepare related products in the variety, size, quality and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to communicate and courteously assist customers with the selection of ...

ShopRite

ShopRite - Meat Cutter Clerk

East Hartford, CT

$15.25 - $20/hr

To cut meat and prepare related products in the variety, size, quality and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to communicate and courteously assist customers with the selection of ...

ShopRite

ShopRite - Meat Cutter Clerk

Southington, CT · On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

To cut meat and prepare related products in the variety, size, quality and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to communicate and courteously assist customers with the selection of ...

ShopRite

ShopRite - Meat Cutter Clerk

Wallingford, CT · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

To cut meat and prepare related products in the variety, size, quality and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to communicate and courteously assist customers with the selection of ...

ShopRite

ShopRite - Meat Cutter Clerk

New London, CT · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

To cut meat and prepare related products in the variety, size, quality and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to communicate and courteously assist customers with the selection of ...

ShopRite

ShopRite - Meat Cutter Clerk

Norwich, CT · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

To cut meat and prepare related products in the variety, size, quality and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to communicate and courteously assist customers with the selection of ...

ShopRite

ShopRite - Meat Cutter Clerk

Norwich, CT · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

To cut meat and prepare related products in the variety, size, quality and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to communicate and courteously assist customers with the selection of ...

ShopRite

ShopRite - Meat Cutter Clerk

New London, CT · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

To cut meat and prepare related products in the variety, size, quality and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to communicate and courteously assist customers with the selection of ...

ShopRite

ShopRite - Meat Cutter Clerk

Southington, CT · On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

To cut meat and prepare related products in the variety, size, quality and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to communicate and courteously assist customers with the selection of ...

ShopRite

ShopRite - Meat Cutter Clerk

East Hartford, CT · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

To cut meat and prepare related products in the variety, size, quality and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to communicate and courteously assist customers with the selection of ...

ShopRite

ShopRite - Meat Cutter Clerk

Manchester, CT · On-site

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

To cut meat and prepare related products in the variety, size, quality and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to communicate and courteously assist customers with the selection of ...

ShopRite

ShopRite - Meat Cutter Clerk

Norwich, CT

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

To cut meat and prepare related products in the variety, size, quality and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to communicate and courteously assist customers with the selection of ...

ShopRite

ShopRite - Meat Cutter Clerk

Southington, CT · On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

To cut meat and prepare related products in the variety, size, quality and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to communicate and courteously assist customers with the selection of ...

ShopRite

ShopRite - Meat Cutter Clerk

Norwich, CT · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

To cut meat and prepare related products in the variety, size, quality and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to communicate and courteously assist customers with the selection of ...

ShopRite

ShopRite - Meat Cutter Clerk

Southington, CT · On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

To cut meat and prepare related products in the variety, size, quality and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to communicate and courteously assist customers with the selection of ...

ShopRite

ShopRite - Meat Cutter Clerk

East Hartford, CT · On-site

$15.25 - $20/hr

To cut meat and prepare related products in the variety, size, quality and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to communicate and courteously assist customers with the selection of ...

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What is a meat assistant?

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.

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.

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Meat Wrapper

Stew Leonard's

Norwalk, CT • On-site

$18 - $21.88/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 27 days ago

Stew Leonard's rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 123 rated grocery stores

Job description

Stew Leonard's, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew's earned its nickname, the "Disneyland of Dairy Stores" because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.
Meat Wrapper
Full Time Hourly - Estimated pay range $18.00 to $21.88 depending on qualifications and experience
Must be at least 18 years and older
Position Description:
Meat Wrapper prepares freshly cut and trimmed meat merchandise for sale by wrapping, weighing, and pricing. They maintain, fill, and rotate products in the meat cases for quality, freshness, and proper dates. Team members work safely and adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards in each area of the department to provide customers with the highest quality meats.
Your day-to-day:
• Safely use/operate meat wrapper
• Prepare meat merchandise cut by Meat Cutters for sales floor by wrapping, weighing, and pricing all products
• Maintain, fill, and rotate products in the meat cases for quality, freshness, and proper dates
• Communicate with Meat Cutters what merchandise is needed for meat cases
• Check prices based on day of the week for 4 day and weekly ads items
• Pull all merchandise from meat cases each night for storage in meat cooler
• Providing excellent customer service by greeting customers and responding to questions
• Adhere to all health, sanitation and safety regulations
• Assist in other duties, as assigned
• Provide exceptional customer service
What you bring to the team:
• Great customer service
• Ability to work on a team
• Good oral communication skills
• Great work ethic
• Flexible
• Honest
Working Conditions:
• The temperature in the department is colder than room temperature due to the products being highly perishable
• The position requires frequent walking, standing, lifting, pushing and pulling with a maximum of 35-40 lbs. and occasionally climbing and reaching
Why you'll love working here!
Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within.
Benefits: High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401 K plan for FT & PT team members, family & personal time, life insurance, and more!
Environment:Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot?
Pay Day: We're thrilled to offer our employees Dayforce Wallet - a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you - It's your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.
We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities, which we live and do business
For more information on working at Stew Leonard's click on the link below!
http://www.stewleonards.com/work-at-stews/
Stew Leonard's is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

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