Meat Cutter

PIGGLY WIGGLY SUPERMARKETS RETAIL JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION DESCRIPTION REVISED APRIL 2003 Job Title: Meat Cutter Department: Meat Reports To: Meat Manager JOB FUNCTION To cut meat and prepare related products in the variety, size, quality and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to ensure that the work shift contributes to the financial best interests of the store. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: A. GENERAL Observe all store rules and company policies; Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times and observe company dress regulations; Must wear an approved hat or hair net; Observe shift operating hours at all times as scheduled or assigned by store manager; Adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations including full compliance with all applicable laws pertaining to safety, health and packaging requirements; Ensure compliance with all state, county and local weights and measure laws and labeling requirements are followed in the department; Follow approved procedures for receiving, weighing and breaking down meat products; Price and display product in cases as directed by the Department Manager; Assist in wrapping and labeling product as required; Assist in checking and verifying meat department receiving when required; Take received and prepared products to refrigerated/freezer storage, shelf and display areas; Control department expenses and utilize energy conservation practices; 1 Contribute to controlling freshness and product quality; Observe all policies and procedures established for the department; Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods; Comply with safety policies and procedures and read all safety posters and bulletins; Control excessive use of utilities and water and observe sound conservation practices; Perform other duties and assignments as directed; Properly answer the telephone and take special orders; Greet all customers and maintain good customer relations by providing them with prompt and courteous service or assistance. B. BOOKKEEPING Record accurate time of all shift hours worked according to company policy and procedures; Know how to calculate product gross margins and perform cutting tests; Be familiar with invoice documents and able to confirm accuracy of item descriptions, sizes, quantities and pricing when assisting in receiving meat vendor product deliveries; Record invoice documents accurately on the receiving log and place signed invoice in the designated secured area; Accurately record markups and markdowns, store transfers, in-store use of merchandise, voids, refunds and bad merchandise/spoilage write-offs in accordance with company policies. C. MERCHANDISING Assist in keeping refrigerated cases and display shelves properly stocked and faced at all times according to product movement and department standards; Code date and rotate all prepared cuts or product placed in temporary storage areas to ensure proper product rotation, quality and freshness in accordance with company policies; Ensure a favorable department image with customers by contributing to a clean, attractive and friendly department. D. MAINTENANCE Maintain good housekeeping and sanitation standards in compliance with store policy and state and local health regulations; Maintain full compliance with all state and county government weights and measures laws; 2 Monitor and maintain tare requirements at store level in accordance to company policies and procedures; Follow department sanitary procedures and work methods to extend product life cycles; Check refrigeration equipment for proper performance at least once per shift; Use and maintain equipment in good working order; Immediately communicate temperature failure of cases/storage areas or of any maintenance or equipment problems to manager or key person in charge; Follow approved procedures regarding the filling and operating of baler. E. SECURITY Observe security standards by staying alert and being aware of employee and customer actions and behavior; report to manager or security any abnormal behavior; Take pos