Butcher

Job DetailsJob Location: West Salem - West Salem, WI 54669Position Type: Full TimeJob Description for the Butcher The Butcher will be responsible for modeling and promoting Hansen’s IGA Market culture by consistently providing “best in class” service to our guests. The main responsibility of the Butcher is to create and prepare high-quality beef, pork, chicken and poultry products for our customers. In addition, the Butcher will assist customers with recommendations and product suggestions.  Duties & Responsibilities of the Butcher Serve customers in the Meat & Seafood Department while modeling Hansen’s IGA Market culture and providing “best in class” customer service, which includes, greeting, engaging, delighting and thanking every guest for their business Provide consistent, timely and friendly customer service when answering questions and making suggestions  Prepare and prep all value-added items for the Meat and Seafood case, including, but not limited to, kabobs, marinades, and gourmet burgers Grind meat according to the daily production schedule Consistently meet Hansen’s IGA Market proficiency and yield standards  Cut various portions of meat, including pork, chicken and poultry based on daily production schedule. Beef products will be cut on an as-needed basis Assist with communicating and repurposing potential department shrink Maintain grind and sanitation logs   Assist with maintain back coolers, including, but not limited to rotating and dating for quality and freshness  Assist with creating displays based on the weekly sales ad Operate, maintain and clean Meat & Seafood equipment including knives, grinder, saw and coolers  Assist with the training and mentoring of new associates in the Meat & Seafood Department  Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety/sanitation regulations and procedures Assist with all other Meat & Seafood Department duties as needed QualificationsRequired Qualifications of the Butcher Must be a minimum of 18 years of age due to required operation of Meat & Seafood equipment Prior experience with meat cutting is required, with the ability to consistently meet Hansen’s IGA Market yield and proficiency standards Excellent communication, organizational and planning skills  Ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions, priorities and circumstances Ability to problem solve and make independent decisions regarding department needs and priorities  Strong knowledge of local and state health, sanitation and safety regulations Strong sense of urgency, time management, prioritization and multitasking skills Ability to accommodate a fluctuating schedule, including evening, weekend and holiday shifts  Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, push/pull for extended periods of time Ability to lift to 100 pounds