MEAT CLERK I (45835)

## Description
**Overall Compensation & Benefits:**

• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance packages - FT employees
• 401k plan – Employer matching
• Paid time off accruals
• 20% Employee discount
• Free Box Items for employees
• Performance reviews (60-day, 6-month, Annual)
• Quarterly Bonus\*
• Happy Hour Bonus\*
• Birthday Bonus\*

\*For more information, please contact us, and we will be happy to answer any questions about this benefit.

**General Purpose:**To provide customer service in a friendly and professional manner that consistently follows the Customer Service Standards, to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by properly handling all inquiries, orders, special orders and returns. Assist in creating an abundant, well-stocked meat department that is clean, organized, and appealing.

**Essential Duties:**

• Proactively assist customers within the guidelines outlined in our Customer Service Standards.
• Attractively portion, present, and package merchandise according to customers’ requests and in a way that minimizes shrink and maximizes sales.
• Complete preparation of basic meat products (sausage, fajitas, kabobs, stuffed peppers, etc.)
• Promote featured and sale items, recommend other store products whenever possible, and have knowledge of store layout to refer customers to appropriate aisles when asked about product locations.
• Handle all returns and/or customer complaints in a professional manner and refer customers to the Meat Manager when necessary.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards through proper rotation and by only selling fresh products.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with health code regulations.
• Use knives and operate all equipment in a safe and sanitary manner.

**Other Responsibilities:**

• Assist other team members in achieving the goals of the department and the store.
• Attend scheduled Meat Department meetings and all store meetings.
• Adhere to all Meat Department and store policies as outlined by the Meat Manager, Staff Member Handbook and Injury and Illness Prevention Plan.
• Maintain clean and neat appearance in compliance with Dress Code policy.

**Work Environment:**

• Ability to work under a variety of conditions, including cold temperatures for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work safely around kitchen machinery and sharp knives.

## Qualifications
**Qualifications:**

• Ability to properly handle sharp knives and other hazardous equipment.
• Able to work independently.
• Ability to perform basic math for cutting test, pricing, inventory, etc.
• Previous customer service experience with a friendly, outgoing personality.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to understand Department of Health regulations, and complete Food Handler’s Certificate within 10 days of employment.

**Physical Demands:**

• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs throughout any assigned shift unassisted.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Ability to sustain repetitive arm and hand motion.