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Meat Assistant Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

MEAT/DEPT LEADER

Louisville, KY · On-site

$19.25 - $25.50/hr

Be alert and assist in store security. Be perceptive and handle customer complaints. * Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained. Train and follow up with Meat department ...

Meat Helper

Pikeville, KY · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

Follow company Food Safety program * Assist in stocking and proper rotation of products * Assist in ... Maintain correct pricing of all processed meats * Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display ...

Meat Helper

Harlan, KY · On-site

$14.75 - $18.25/hr

Follow company Food Safety program * Assist in stocking and proper rotation of products * Assist in ... Maintain correct pricing of all processed meats * Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display ...

Meat Helper

Prestonsburg, KY · On-site

$15.75 - $19.25/hr

Follow company Food Safety program * Assist in stocking and proper rotation of products * Assist in ... Maintain correct pricing of all processed meats * Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display ...

Meat Helper

Pikeville, KY · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

Follow company Food Safety program * Assist in stocking and proper rotation of products * Assist in ... Maintain correct pricing of all processed meats * Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display ...

Meat Helper

Whitesburg, KY · On-site

$13.50 - $16.50/hr

Follow company Food Safety program * Assist in stocking and proper rotation of products * Assist in ... Maintain correct pricing of all processed meats * Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display ...

Meat Helper

Paintsville, KY · On-site

$14.25 - $17.50/hr

Follow company Food Safety program * Assist in stocking and proper rotation of products * Assist in ... Maintain correct pricing of all processed meats * Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display ...

Meat Helper

Middlesboro, KY · On-site

$12.25 - $15/hr

Follow company Food Safety program * Assist in stocking and proper rotation of products * Assist in ... Maintain correct pricing of all processed meats * Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display ...

Meat Helper

Cumberland, KY · On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Follow company Food Safety program * Assist in stocking and proper rotation of products * Assist in ... Maintain correct pricing of all processed meats * Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display ...

Meat Helper

Hazard, KY · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Follow company Food Safety program * Assist in stocking and proper rotation of products * Assist in ... Maintain correct pricing of all processed meats * Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display ...

Meat Helper

South Williamson, KY · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

Follow company Food Safety program * Assist in stocking and proper rotation of products * Assist in ... Maintain correct pricing of all processed meats * Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display ...

Meat Helper

Louisa, KY · On-site

$12.50 - $15.25/hr

Follow company Food Safety program * Assist in stocking and proper rotation of products * Assist in ... Maintain correct pricing of all processed meats * Maintain neat and clean appearance of all display ...

Assistant Managers help oversee in-store operations alongside the General Manager. The Assistant ... meats and fresh veggies in-house every day. Our fresh-baked bread is made right here where you can ...

Assistant Managers help oversee in-store operations alongside the General Manager. The Assistant ... meats and fresh veggies in-house every day. Our fresh-baked bread is made right here where you can ...

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Meat Assistant information

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.

What are the most commonly searched types of Meat jobs in Kentucky?

The most popular types of Meat jobs in Kentucky are:

What cities in Kentucky are hiring for Meat Assistant jobs?

Cities in Kentucky with the most Meat Assistant job openings:

Infographic showing various Meat Assistant job openings in Kentucky as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

MEAT MANAGER - Guthrie, KY Flood Giant

FOOD GIANT SUPERMARKETS INC

Guthrie, KY • On-site

$19.25 - $25.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New


Job description

Description

Meat Manager

  • Department: Meat
  • Job Status: Full Time
  • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Store Manager
  • Grade/Level: High School or Equivalent Amount of Travel Required: No travel required.
  • Work Schedule: Positions Supervised: Meat Clerk
  • Shift hours that best suit meat operation and meet customer's needs, scheduled by the store manager and/or assistant manager. Nights and weekends might be necessary.

POSITION SUMMARY

Supervise workers engaged in preparing meat. Responsible for the profitability of the meat operation within the company policy along with the Store Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintain meat department paperwork and records on a daily and weekly basis.

Give all customer friendly, courteous, and prompt service. Resolve customer complaints regarding food service.

Train workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures. 

Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards. 

Responsible for recording and maintaining accurate bookkeeping systems as far as weekly meet purchases and monthly meat purchases. 

Observe and evaluate workers and work procedures in order to ensure quality standards and service. 

Assign duties, responsibilities, and workstations to employees in accordance with work requirements.

Maintain proper records to control shrink through inventory and ordering. 

Required to work within meat operations budget as far as gross profit and meat distribution. 

Analyze operational problems, such as theft and wastage, and establish procedures to alleviate these problems. 

Ensure that the product is being rotated when received and stocked. 

Recommend measures for improving work procedures and worker performance to increase service quality and enhance job safety. 

Ensure that all meat coolers and meat cases are running at the proper temperature. 

Ensure that proper safety procedures are being used. 

Ensure that proper markdowns are being completed, when necessary.

Properly record all hours worked. Verify and sign the time ticket report. 

Responsible for inventorying all products on hand before preparing a meat order. 

Responsible for taking a four-week period of meat inventory and forwarding to management on timely basis as instructed by meat director. 

Perform specific tasks as assigned by the store manager and/or assistant manager. 

Develop departmental objectives, budgets, policies, procedures, and strategies. 

Develop equipment maintenance schedules and arrange for repairs.

Other job-related tasks as required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.

Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.

Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.

Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.

Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.

Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.

Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.

Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly.

Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability using his or her own drive or initiative.

Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Education

  • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience

  • No prior experience necessary

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills

  • Basic Skills.

Other Requirements

  • Basic math calculations, accessible phone at all times and must be able to grind and stack beef in temperatures ranging from 28 degrees to 32 degrees frequently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Physical Abilities Lift /Carry
  • Stand F (Frequently) 10 lbs or less O (Occasionally)
  • Walk O (Occasionally) 11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)
  • Sit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs N (Not Applicable)
  • Handling / Fingering F (Frequently) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

 Reach Outward F (Frequently) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

  • Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)
  • Climb N (Not Applicable)
  • Crawl N (Not Applicable)
  • Squat or Kneel N (Not Applicable)
  • Bend O (Occasionally)
  • Push / Pull
  • 12 lbs or less O (Occasionally)
  • 13-25 lbs O (Occasionally)
  • 26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable)
  • 41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)
  • N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. 
  • O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
  • F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+hrs/day)
  • C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

To ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Houchens Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy. Applicants may request accommodations based on religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy.

Subject to pre-employment background and drug screening.