Lead Meat Cutter

Healthy Living•South Burlington, VT

4d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

COME WORK WITH THE COOLEST HUMANS IN TOWN! Join a team that: Focuses on teamwork Supports a collaborative environment Puts curiosity and great ideas, first Is dedicated to providing an exceptional guest experience Builds community relationships Loves food and cooking Has fun while working hard! The Lead Meat Cutter is responsible for assisting with all functions specific to the Meat and Seafood Department to ensure that the department runs smoothly and effectively in the absence of the department Managers. Our Lead Meat Cutter position will make you an immediate star! You’ll be front and center in our busy Meat Department, using a valuable skill, working with a terrific talented team. Guests often tell us that our Meat Team is their favorite part of shopping at HL. You’ll work with the finest products available, and meet our farmers and producers who bring us incredible local meats and poultry. Best of all, you’ll be a big part of what makes HL the best place in town to shop, eat, and work! The Ideal Candidate will: Properly cut, trim, bone, tie and grind meats and whole animals such as beef, pork, poultry, veal, lamb, venison, and fish, and ensures minimal waste Ensure that all items (meat and seafood) in back stock are properly placed in the cases or on shelves Oversee daily merchandising and product maintenance; makes sure shelves are fully stocked, organized, clean and that product has proper representation/facing on shelves; ensures all product is pulled to the front of the shelves and has an organized appearance Wrap weigh, label and price product accurately and per protocol Perform shelf tag maintenance – makes sure all products have accurate tags and communicates needs for any changes

Requirements

High School Diploma
Meat & seafood retail environment experience
Previous experience in breaking down primal cuts of meat

Nice To Haves

Culinary Degree Preferred
Previous experience working with local products, is preferred
Food costing and purchasing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Properly cut, trim, bone, tie and grind meats and whole animals such as beef, pork, poultry, veal, lamb, venison, and fish, and ensures minimal waste
Ensure that all items (meat and seafood) in back stock are properly placed in the cases or on shelves
Oversee daily merchandising and product maintenance; makes sure shelves are fully stocked, organized, clean and that product has proper representation/facing on shelves; ensures all product is pulled to the front of the shelves and has an organized appearance
Wrap weigh, label and price product accurately and per protocol
Perform shelf tag maintenance – makes sure all products have accurate tags and communicates needs for any changes
Acts as a positive role model for all staff
Facilitates knowledge of product lines by providing Meat staff with educational tools and opportunities
Assists with training for all new staff members
Troubleshoots staff call-outs and attempts to find coverage or shifts priorities, if necessary
Ensures all staff are being productive and working safe
Exemplifies and trains department staff on providing genuine, compassionate and extra mile service to our guests
Maintains an Apprentice Meat Cutter training manual/plan which includes timelines and an evaluation of skill set obtained
Provides thorough training to all Apprentice Meat Cutters in the proper technique for cutting, trimming, boning, tying, and grinding meats and whole animals such as beef, pork, poultry, veal, lamb, venison, and fish with the ultimate goal of progression to Meat Cutter status
Evaluates all Apprentice Meat Cutters regarding progress and ensures that they have met all the training goals and objectives to obtain Meat Cutter status
Provides Meat Cutters with feedback, coaching and guidance to further develop their technique and ensure they are always following HL standards and protocols
Meets with the Manager and Assistant Manager to discuss any concerns/issues regarding staff training and their progress
Occasional travel to other HL locations to assist with staff training, as necessary
Complete all shrink reporting responsibilities weekly set forth by VP of Purchasing, Owners, and Finance

Benefits

Health Insurance (we pay 75% you pay 25% for single health benefits)
Dental and Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Flex Spending Accounts
Health Spending Accounts
Wellbeing Program
Paid time off (Full time staff receive 2 weeks, gain additional week on 1st and 4th anniversary)
Sick time (Part time staff receive 40 hours of sick time a year)
Paid Maternity/Paternity time, up to 8 weeks paid time off!
Generous store discount: 20% off grocery, 20% off café, 10% off beer, 20% off wine, 30% off vitamins/supplements
Half price one month bus passes
401(k): 100% match of the first 3% of the staff member’s contribution. 50% match on the staff member’s contribution above 3% and up to 5%. Staff are 100% vested in Healthy Living’s contribution from day one
Income advance program with North Country Federal Credit Union - AKA a loan program, another way we help you get money!
Free Celtics tickets
Plus many more!