Butcher - Sendik's Food Market

$1,000 Sign On Bonus
Bonus: In order to be eligible, you must be at least 18 years of age or older at the time hired and active and employed for at least 4 months  

Sendik's Food Markets, a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Top Workplace” since 2012, is a rapidly growing organization looking to hire people who thrive in a customer-oriented, fast-paced environment.  We are a family-owned business with a goal of offering our customers the best grocery shopping experience, period.  We do this by selling products of the highest quality for a great value, all while providing exceptional customer service.  We currently have 18 store locations – Whitefish Bay, Wauwatosa, Mequon, Grafton, Elm Grove, Franklin, Greenfield, Germantown, New Berlin, West Bend, Bayside, Hartland, Greendale, Brookfield – The Corners, Waukesha – Meadowbrook, Hales Corners, Marquette and Oconomowoc with a focus on continued growth.  At Sendik's Food Markets, we pride ourselves on not only our ultimate customer satisfaction and high-quality products, but the 2,000+ associates dedicated to building the Sendik’s Brand.

Role Title

Butcher 1

Manager

Meat & Seafood Manager 

Job Summary

The Butcher 1 will be responsible for modeling and promoting Sendik’s culture by consistently providing “best in class” service to our guests. The main responsibility of the Butcher 1 is to create and prepare high-quality pork, chicken and poultry products for our customers. In addition, the Butcher 1 will assist customers with  recommendations and product suggestions. 

 Our Values:

Service: We will treat every customer like a beloved family member or friend and find a way to say “yes” to our customers. It’s important that we engage with every customer that enters our store, and follow the 10/4 rule. At the end of any interaction with a customer, we will offer a sincere “Thank you for your business!”

Passion: We have a passion for excellence and to be the best at what we do. We will seek product knowledge and commit to quality by believing in the Sendik’s brand.

Nimbleness: Provide great solutions for our customers by exploring all possibilities and welcoming change. We will be quick to respond to our customers and use “Red Truck Service” when additional assistance is needed.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve customers in the Meat & Seafood Department while modeling Sendik’s 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 Top Shelf 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 Sendik’s 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
  
   

Qualifications:

• 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 Sendik’s 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 up to 100 pounds