Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

Job Summary: Business Unit / Department Mission: Inspects, wraps, rotates, cuts, tests, and orders meat for new and existing retail customers by performing the following duties.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Must be familiar with over 100 cuts of meat. Responsible for Market operation in Manager's absence.
• Assists Manager with organization and delegation of duties, including scheduling.
• Cuts meat for full and self-service cases.
• Organizes and delegates the day-to-day operation of the meat market.
• Places and receives meat orders, includes inventory control.
• Monitors work conditions for safety and sanitation.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and organizes the meat cooler, the cutting room, and the wrap station.
• Performs cutting tests on the profitability of retail meat cuts.
• Provides internal customer service. Assists in supervising up to 10 employees in the Market Department.

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

Work Experience:

Typically requires - of related experience -

- exp. in meat cutting -

food preparation -

and equipment required -

Supervisory experience preferred -

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment required. -

Education:

Licenses/Certifications:

Food Safety and Sanitation Certification -

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

Function in a fast-paced, retail environment

Lift 20 lbs or more on an occasional basis

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised: 09/01/2011