Meat/Seafood Butcher

Job Description:

The Meat/Seafood Butcher is responsible for providing an exceptional customer experience by preparing and ensuring the freshest quality product. The Butcher prepares precise and high-quality cuts of meat/seafood. They also maintain department conditions, to include proper ordering, inventory, production, and food safety standards in the meat/seafood areas. The Butcher provides product knowledge and expertise to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cut, trim, and package meat and seafood products according to customer specifications and company standards.
• Assist with training new butchers or clerks as needed.
• Break down whole animals or large cuts into retail portions.

Requirements:

• Ability to represent and support Big Y's culture of caring while living our Mission & Vision.
• Supports Big Y's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.
• Must be proficient in ordering for the entire sales areas of both the meat and seafood departments.
• Must project a clean and professional appearance.
• Ability to operate within company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Willingness to cross train and learn other areas as needed.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule in accordance with the needs of the store.
• Must have completed Meat/Seafood Butcher and Culinary Training Program and/or passed a meat skills test.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.