The Meat & Seafood Clerk is responsible for keeping all store meat cases stocked and clean during business hours. They are required to assist customers as needed and maintain a friendly, energetic demeanor. This position requires adhering to all procedural guidelines set by the Meat Department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· Ensures cleanliness of meat and seafood cases, storage area, and work area for sanitation and safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.

· Stocks meat and seafood cases; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Meat Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.

· Examines the rotation of all meat and seafood products paying particular attention to expired stock.

· Responds positively to customer’s inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection while working the meat counter; requires selling and cross selling of products.

• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.
• Monitors the point of purchase signs; ensures a variety of recipe cards, product coupons, promotional material, and information on complimentary foods.

· Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.

· Monitors that proper temperatures are being maintained at all stages during the production of meat and seafood items.

· Prepares various meat and seafood products; includes using the appropriate ingredients and proper cooking times for product being made.

· Maintains the organization, stacking, and rotating of all meat products in the cooler and freezer.

· Uses knowledge of scales, weight measures, and tares to accurately weigh and label meat products; includes packaging and wrapping products and following the proper dating procedures.

· Maintains proper safety practices and care while using all the cutting accessories available in the meat department; complies with the use of mesh gloves while using a knife.

· Participates in pre-inventory preparation; includes back stock and assuring tags match products.

· Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.

· Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.

· Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• Preferred 1 -2 years grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures.
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.
• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.

· Must be able to support and contribute to team goals

· Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.

· Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.

· Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.

· Must have skills working with knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery.

· Must have expert packaging and wrapping skills.

· Ability to cut and weigh various amounts of meat and seafood.

· Understands COOL compliance for seafood products; what country the various products are coming from.

Job Function Analysis

Physical Demands

· Sit Rarely 1–2 hours

· Stand Continuously 1–8 hours

· Walk Continuously 2–8 hours

· Drive Frequently 2-4 hours

· Balance Frequently 34–66%

· Bend Occasionally 1–33%

· Climb (2–6 ft) Occasionally 1–33%

· Crawl Occasionally 1–33%

· Crouch/Squat Occasionally 1–33%

· Kneel Occasionally 1–33%

· Reach (forward & overhead) Frequently 34–66%

· Twist (45 degrees at waist) Occasionally 1–33%

Lifting/Carrying

· 0–10 lbs. Occasionally 1–33%

· 11–25 lbs. Occasionally 1–33%

· 26–50 lbs. Occasionally 1–33%

· 51–100 lbs. Never 0%

Repetitive Motion

Right & Left Grasping Frequently 34–66%

Fine Manipulation Occasionally 1–33%

Pushing and Pulling Occasionally 1–33%

Lower extremities Never 0%

Environmental Conditions:

Some extreme temperatures are possible. Some ventilation and exhaust fans.