Meat Apprentice

Position Overview

The Meat Apprentice will receive training from the Meat Cutter, Department Manager and/or Assistant Dept Manager to perform functions relating to the cutting, display and selling of meat/seafood products and assist with daily tasks in the meat department as directed . Responsibilities also include weighing each package to ensure customers receive the right orders, prepare the workspace, and confirm that all equipment (such as slicers and knives) are in proper working order.

Job Description

Availability: Open
Shift: Morning, Day, Evening (Varies Per Store Needs)
Schedule: Available Upon Interview
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Piggly Wiggly -123 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Description

• Provide courteous customer service by answering questions customers may have about purchasing and preparing meat items and seafood product origin, handling techniques, preparation and home storage
• Assist customers placing or picking up special meat/seafood orders, making sure product is packaged properly and in its best condition when sent out
• Receive training from Meat Cutter and Department Manager and/or Assistant Dept Manager to perform functions relating to the cutting, display and selling of meat/seafood products.
• Handle customer special orders/requests and forward to Manager in timely manner
• Follow proper housekeeping, sanitation, and safety practices to ensure a favorable store image with and safe shopping environment for customers
• Carry out food safety procedures properly
• Maintain, fill, and rotate product in meat cases
• Move product from coolers to cutting area and return to coolers
• Clean equipment
• Assist in other duties as assigned
• Travel Required:No

Environment

• Store : Store/Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)

Skills

• Specialized Knowledge : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations..
• Special Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions for equipment, and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports; Ability to speak effbility to read, write, and perform basic math functions; Possess basic computer skills; Regular vision
• Physical abilities: : Constant standing and walking; ability to carry product weighing up to 110 lbs., repetitive arm and hand movements, eye-hand coordination, substantial hand strength.
• Other: : Safe operation of tools and meat department equipment including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other machinery;Customer interaction;

Years Of Experience

• 1-2 : Some experience in retail or meat operations preferred

Qualifications

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

PW Retail Foods LLC

About Our Company

Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business, Piggly Wiggly ® continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain, with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers’ needs.

Piggly Wiggly ® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.