What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meat Department Specialist position at G.F. Buche Company?
Fresh Department Specialist – Meat
Location: Mobridge, SD
Job Type: Full-Time and/or Part-Time
Department: Grocery Operations
Join Our Team!
Do you take pride in quality products, great presentation, and helping customers find exactly what they need? We're looking for a Fresh Department Specialist – Meat to help keep our meat department fresh, stocked, organized, and customer-ready. In this role, you'll stock and rotate products, assist customers, maintain attractive displays, monitor product quality, and help ensure the department meets our food safety and cleanliness standards. If you're dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you!
What You'll Do
Customer Service
Deliver friendly, helpful, and timely customer service. Assist customers with product selection and questions. Provide product information to help customers make purchasing decisions. Help create a positive shopping experience for every customer.
Meat Department Operations
Receive and inspect incoming products for quality, temperature, and accuracy. Stock and rotate meat cases, coolers, and freezers. Maintain fresh, attractive, and well-stocked
displays. emove outdated or poor-quality products as needed. Maintain accurate pricing, signage, and promotional displays. Assist with sampling programs and promotions.
Inventory & Merchandising
Unload deliveries and help organize incoming products. Maintain organized back stock and proper product storage. Monitor product levels and maintain accurate daily shrink records. Verify ads and keep current promotional signage in place. Safely operate assigned store and department equipment.
Food Safety & Cleanliness
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations. Maintain clean and organized prep areas, coolers, freezers, and equipment. Handle and store products properly to maintain quality and freshness. Operate and sanitize meat department equipment safely.
What We're Looking For
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous grocery, meat department, retail, or customer service experience preferred. Food safety certification (ServSafe® or
equivalent) preferred. Reliable transportation to and from work.
Skills & Abilities
Excellent customer service and communication skills. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Basic math, weights, and measurement skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the workday. Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds. Comfortable working in refrigerated and freezer environments. Ability to safely use knives, meat slicers, grinders, and other assigned equipment. Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Why Join Our Team?
We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our customers. Eligible team members may enjoy:
Competitive Pay
Flexible Scheduling
Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Food & Fuel Rewards
Scholarship Opportunities
Same Day Pay Advances
Our Core Values
Be the Best in Customer Service
Always Do the Right Thing
Be Adaptabe
Growth-Oriented
Support Our Local Communities by Winning at
Retail
Apply Today!
If you're ready to build a career with a company that values teamwork, customer service, and quality, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our Meat Department team! Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Based on the job description provided
GF Buche Co operates a diverse portfolio of grocery, convenience, auto parts, hardware/lumber stores, and quick-service restaurants across 25 locations in 14 communities throughout South Dakota. The company employs approximately 400 team members and is known for its strong commitment to customer service and community involvement. With deep family roots and leadership actively engaged in industry and local organizations, GF Buche Co continues to grow while maintaining its tradition of service and retail excellence.
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
Job Type: fulltime, parttime
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site
Mobridge - Grocery Store. 214 W Grand Crossing, Mobridge, SD, 57601
Salary : $36,247 - $45,165