Meat Production (Part Time)
Location: Montecito
Department: Meat
MEAT PRODUCTION
REGULAR PART TIME - $18.50-$21.50/HR
SHIFTS: COMPLETE OPEN AVAILABILITY WEEKENDS REQUIRED
POSITION SUMMARY
As Meat Production Clerk, you focus on supporting the Meat Department with customer service to ensure the highest level of success in the day-to-day operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide excellent customer service, address the needs of customers, and answer their questions in a timely and effective manner.
- Acquire and maintain thorough knowledge of Meat Department products and services.
- Describe attributes of the meats we sell and cooking techniques to customers.
- Aid with preparation of products according to the Companys specifications and recipes. (e.g. ground meat, sausage, ready-to-cook products, cured meats, marinaded meats, seasoned burger patties, etc.)
- Package, weigh, label, and price products for full service and self-service cases, using the Cry-O-Vac (ROP) when appropriate.
- Maintain display cases to ensure product quality, cleanliness, and accuracy of signs and pricing. (e.g. set up displays, check dates and rotate, replenish ice, etc.)
- Aid with the breakdown and inspection of delivery/vendor orders.
- Accurately follow proper rotation practices when organizing and storing received deliveries.
- Operation of equipment. (e.g. price scale, meat grinder, knives, etc.)
- Answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
- Organize, rotate, and stock workstation and department supplies. (e.g. paper goods & packaging products, product ingredients, etc.)
- Clean and sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment. (e.g. floors, counters, windows, workstations, slicers, grinders, etc.)
- Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation and safe work practices.
- Immediately reports safety hazards and violations to supervisors.
- Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned.
- Works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisors.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- 18+ years old.
- General Meat Department experience
- Basic product knowledge, including how to prepare/cook meat (Meat, Poultry, and Seafood).
- Demonstrated ability in knife handling, other cutting equipment, and safety procedures.
- Know how to effectively prioritize competing tasks in a fast paced, evolving environment.
- Capacity to follow directions and established procedures with attention to detail.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Clear and effective communication style, both written and verbal.
- Team-player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
- Basic math skills.
- Conversational English skills required when working with customers.
- Bilingual proficiency preferred.
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES
- High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Food Handlers Certificate (ServSafe or ANSI compliant organization).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT-The list below outlines the expectations, requirements, and conditions of this position:
- Works with and around flour/grains, dairy, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and/or other food allergens.
- Constantly lifts/carries 10 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
- In a work day: constant standing/walking.
- Work requires the following motions: standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and reaching. Bending and twisting at waist and neck. Reaching above and below the shoulders.
- Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
- Frequent-to-constant exposure to extreme temperatures from work in and around freezers, coolers, refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, grills, barbeques, etc., inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions.
- Consistent work in wet and dry conditions.
- May require use of ladders or step stools.
- Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals (gas, fumes, chemicals).
- Work with and around tools and equipment, including but not limited to knives, personal protective equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks, six-wheel carts, baler, etc.
- Intermittent noise from equipment and machinery.
- Wear non-slip, water and oil resistant closed-toe shoes.
Benefits for part time employees will follow all applicable State and Federal Regulations.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
