Apprentice Meat Cutter

SpartanNash
Grand Haven, MI

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members - ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists - create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company's own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

1116 Robbins Road - Grand Haven, Michigan 49417

Position Summary:

This role is responsible to properly cut all types of meats into various types of cuts and all preparation of related products in the variety, size, quality, and trim prescribed by company and department standards; to ensure that the work shift contributes to the financial best interests of the store. Complete all other duties as assigned in a timely manner.

Here's what you'll do:

  • Cut and weigh steaks, chops, etc. for individual servings.

  • Produce 'value-added' products per established guidelines.

  • Cut, trim, and bone carcass sections or prime cuts to reduce to cooking cuts. ??

  • Follow established recipes to grind and tray meats and make sausage and other products.

  • Price, date, wrap and/or bag meat products per established guidelines using department scales.

  • Properly fill, rotate and merchandise shelves, cases and displays.

  • Notify the manager if products and supplies need to be ordered.

  • Receives, unloads, and stocks merchandise.

  • Have familiarity with all products carried in the department; know differences in price, taste, preparation, use etc.

  • Practice suggestive selling techniques with customers.

  • Maintain a clean, attractive and well stocked department.

  • Follow all PPE and Safety Guidelines

  • Follow all Food Safety and Cleaning Expectations

  • Follow Guest Experience Guidelines

  • May be assigned tasks in other departments based on customer experience need

  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Here's what you'll need:

  • High school diploma or GED

  • One (1) year retail or other related experience preferred. Prior experience in a Meat Cutter, Apprentice role strongly preferred.

  • Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents

  • Basic mathematical skills

  • Detail Oriented

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally. The associate is required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a typical retail store environment (varied temperatures) and is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package ( .

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

Company: D&W Fresh Market

Job Area: Retail

Job Family: Retail Stores

Job Type: Part time

Req ID: R82206

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require assistance or an accommodation of any kind to complete an application, please contact us at [email protected].

Posted 2026-01-17

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