Meat Specialist (Fresh Acres)

•    Exceed our customers’ evolving expectations by preparing the freshest quality product while providing World Class customer service and a pleasant and rewarding shopping experience.

•    Build relationships with and educate our customers in order to create sales.

•    Collaborate with management in decision-making, direction and implementation of one or more areas to ensure that operational and sales goals are met.

•    Perform and maintain meat cutting standards.

•    Provide training as needed through product knowledge and expertise.

•    Receive, prepare, weigh, finish, slice, price, package, merchandise, and stock product as needed.

•    Maintain proper department conditions (e.g., shelf, case, sales floor, backroom, freezer, and cooler, etc.).

•    Maintain inventory and order adequate product as assigned (e.g., in stock position, inventory management, days on hand, shrink).

•    Operate, clean, and maintain equipment/machinery, tools, and workstations.

•    Periodically oversee and direct workflow as assigned.

•    Previous perishable foods handling and/or preparation experience preferred.

• Ability to represent A Culture of Caring and The Pursuit of Excellence™ through Big Y’s Firm Foundations™ (Character, Collaboration, Personal Development, Actions & Results).

•    Ability to demonstrate a passion for food through interactive sales techniques.

•    Ability to learn and perform other specialist roles throughout the fresh foods area and the store as assigned.

•    Must project a clean and professional appearance.

•    Must be a team player with a positive attitude and businesslike conduct.

•    Ability to operate within company policies, procedures, and standards.

•    Ability to work a flexible schedule in accordance with the needs of the store.

•    Attention to detail, accuracy, ability to prioritize and follow-through.

•    Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

•    Ability to learn and utilize computer applications.

•    Must be 18 years of age.

•    Must consent to and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background investigation.

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