Meat Prep Associate

Job Summary of Meat Prep Associate:

In the capacity of Meat Prep Associate, your key responsibilities will include the supervision, cutting, and trimming of meat and seafood in accordance with the specified standards of The Fresh Market and to meet the preferences of our guests. Additionally, you will play a role in managing inventory levels, ensuring accurate pricing, displaying products in an appealing manner, and supporting various operational processes that demand close attention to detail. This role is fast-paced and requires efficiency, effectiveness, and a commitment to excellence in order to achieve desired outcomes while creating a superb experience for both customers and colleagues. Our aim is to transform everyday dining into extraordinary experiences for our guests, and we are searching for a new team member who will wholeheartedly contribute to realizing this mission.

Benefits of Meat Prep Associate:

• An exclusive discount of 30% is extended to team members on their purchases
• Early Earn Wage Access empowers workers by granting them access to a portion of their salaries before the designated payday
• Employees opt to make 401K contributions to prepare for their financial needs during retirement by saving and investing systematically
• Financial Wellness Program
• Access personal leave options and the possibility to procure additional time off
• Coverage for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance tailored for individuals, spouses, partners, and families
• Price cuts are available for pet insurance, daycare accommodations, event passes, and a wide range of other services.

Responsibilities of Meat Prep Associate:

• Maintain knowledge of products/weekly ad items throughout the store and work across departments to assist guests in finding products and complete meal solutions
• Handle, slice, expertly cut, and trim a variety of the department's prime and premium meat and seafood products, and items for our convenient meal solutions throughout the day, while also managing quality product levels as indicated within TFM standards
• Monitor the temperature of cases, spillovers, and storage areas
• Enforce and follow department practices regarding receiving, stocking, and unloading deliveries of products to ensure freshness and quality; including but not limited to cases, coolers, freezers, and sales floor
• Ensure department adherence to all safety requirements and protocols, including food safety, per TFM policies, and per law

Qualifications of Meat Prep Associate:

• Within 90 days of being hired, all Meat Prep Associates are obligated to become certified through The Fresh Market's internal training platform.
• Proficient in meat cutting for a duration exceeding two years
• It is necessary to have attained 18 years of age

Being an equal opportunity employer is a fundamental aspect of our company ethos:

The Fresh Market is fully committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

Reasonable Accommodation: Consistent with applicable laws, The Fresh Market will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to The Fresh Market. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

The description found in this job advertisement outlines the general expectations and level of work that are typical for this role, but it is not exhaustive. The Fresh Market is keen on speaking with interested candidates to provide additional information about the associated responsibilities, tasks, and qualifications required.