Meat Apprentice Full-Time Hanover

Company Description

Growing from its beginnings in 1895, Gerrity's Supermarkets have come to serve many communities throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania. Gerrity's Supermarkets offer the finest in food products and services to our loyal and valued customers from our ten operating locations. Gerrity's stands today as one of the oldest and most well- known and respected local businesses in the area. The Fasula family attributes their success to the hard work of those of the past, continuing contributions from current associates, and looks forward to its continuing future growth.

Gerrity's Supermarkets is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status.

Job Description

The Meat Apprentice is responsible for performing duties as directed by the Meat Manager and/or Assistant Meat Manager for the successful operation of the Meat Department. It is essential that as the Meat Apprentice you will present yourself in a professional and courteous manner at all times while performing your defined responsibilities. You are responsible for always maintaining our high standards of Customer Service. Other duties may be assigned as required, depending upon the available time, business volume and other criteria as determined by your appropriate supervisors and/or Gerrity’s Supermarkets. Full compliance with current and future policies will be required to ensure that your work contribution is in the best interest of Gerrity’s Supermarkets.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible to weigh and wrap all fresh and frozen meats
• Cut and trim products under the guidance of the Meat Manager
• Check weekly ad items and program prices in scales
• Maintain cleanliness of the meat equipment and prep areas
• Responsible for notifying scan coordinator of prices changes and new items
• Set up case for weekly specials and change all signs as required
• Maintain case orderly, fresh and appealing to the customer by pulling outdated, bloody and unattractive product
• Responsible for providing customers with high level of customer service
• Assist with proper packaging of a variety of meat products, as required
• Responsible for checking and maintaining proper case temperatures on a daily basis

QUALIFICATIONS

• No minimum educational requirement needed
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Minimum of 2-3 years meat-cutting experience desired
• Must be able to regularly move and/or lift 50 lbs, and occasionally lift 100 lbs
• Fluent English-speaking and writing skills
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance
• Outgoing, friendly, and positive attitude

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Prescription Plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 401(K) with Match and Profit Sharing
• Employee Discount
• Competitive Wages
• Advancement Opportunities