• Adhere to the department's established procedures for receiving merchandise, including inspecting the delivered products for quality, quantity, and pricing, and restocking cases to maintain product freshness, accuracy, and rotation.
• Stock and rotate meat products on the shelves, display cases, and in the meat cooler.
• Set up and maintain attractive displays of fresh meat and seafood to maximize sales.
• Monitor the inventory of the Meat Department, notify Meat Department Management of any shortages or excess inventory, and follow the store's shrink mitigation practices.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the Meat Department, including for storage, meat processing and cutting areas, tools, and equipment.
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important, and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the Meat Department and throughout the store.
• Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions, note and fix any discrepancies in inventory, ensure the products are free of any damaged/spoiled/or unattractive items, and maintain accurate pricing and signage.
• Operate equipment such as slicers, cutters, grinders, saws, packaging machines, and scales in a safe manner to prepare products for sale. (minimum age restriction for certain machinery may apply).
• Maintain effective housekeeping practices, ensure that the products meet all health department regulations, and meet the company's sanitation standards. Ensure associates work safely and comply with OSHA regulations and local, state, and government weights and measures laws.
• Assist customers with meat selection and provide information on cooking methods and recipes.
• Cut, trim, and prepare various cuts of meat according to customer requests and company standards.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines, including proper temperature control and labeling
• Participate in training and development programs to continuously improve knowledge and skills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Report all safety risks, issues, and illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Comply with all state, county, and local weights and measures laws, health codes, and labeling requirements.
• Notify management of customer or store associate accidents.

Qualifications:

• Preferably previous experience in the meat market, or a similar field (but not required).
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills and the ability to effectively manage customer interactions.
• Exhibit exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities effectively and simultaneously.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and able to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
• Have the ability to hear, speak, and understand English in order to respond promptly to pages for assistance, answer telephones, and communicate effectively with other store associates and customers. Bilingual capabilities are a plus.
• Read, write, and interpret English proficiently to understand and follow company handbooks, policies, procedures, and other job-related documents posted on company notification boards.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow up on tasks and ensure they are completed thoroughly and accurately.
• Be available for off-hour calls and report to work as needed outside of regularly scheduled working hours.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Customer service: ability to create and maintain a positive customer experience and resolve customer issues.
• Attention to detail: ability to maintain the quality condition of all products, order products, cut cases, stack, price and mark merchandise, and conduct visual inspection of merchandise being placed on shelves.
• Communication: ability to effectively communicate with customers, associates, and upper management.
• Instruction: ability to follow planograms and procedures to optimize sales; maintain accurate pricing, signage, and rotation; minimize shrink; ensure a fresh appearance for the department; and establish positive relationships with vendors.
• Problem-Solving: ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Meat Principles: Knowledge of different cuts of meat and meat preparation techniques.
• Ability to work flexible hours that include morning, day, and evening shifts in a 365 day, 24/7 setting, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Ability to operate stoves, ovens, slicers, among other pieces of kitchen equipment and occasionally pallet jacks, hand trucks, garbage and card board compactors, electric fork lifts, (only if of appropriate age) as well as a box knife or cutter.
• Ability to memorize and understand company policies, inventory control procedures, PLU codes, shipping and receiving procedures, check stand and keyboard operations, and product locations.
• Ability to carry out basic level mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Ability to lift, move, stack, and manipulate items of varying dimensions and weights up to 30 pounds, and occasionally up to 70 pounds, from floor level to overhead.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and with mental sharpness as well as physical tasks that involve standing, walking, moving quickly or sitting for extended periods of time, bending, stooping, twisting, and turning frequently.