What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meat Specialist - Part Time position at Mackenthun's Fine Foods - Minnetrista?
Description
Join our Meat Department evening crew and deliver high-quality customer service and assist with meat and specialty products, ensuring product quality, cleanliness, and a positive shopping experience.
Key Responsibilities
Stocking:
- Load and stock refrigerated/freezer cases and shelves, ensuring proper rotation.
- Check product dates for accuracy and freshness.
- Maintain product displays and prepare racks of fresh meat.
Pricing and Labeling:
- Accurately weigh, label, and price meat products.
- Ensure proper product dates and pricing.
Wrapping Products:
- Wrap meat products from the Meat Cutter efficiently to maintain quality and freshness.
- Ensure products are securely packaged and properly handled.
Customer Service:
- Greet and assist customers.
- Prepare and maintain the service case.
Cleaning & Organization:
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the department, including equipment, work areas, and trash disposal.
- Wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment regularly.
- Keep the meat cooler and storage areas organized and properly stocked.
Additional Duties:
- Assist with meat cutting, packaging, and cleaning.
- Support with tasks as needed.
Requirements
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience in a meat department, grocery store, restaurant, or food service environment is a plus.
- Culinary experience with knife skills preferred.
- Strong communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking English).
- Basic math skills for pricing and labeling.
- Positive attitude, excellent customer service, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Must be at least 18 years old and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Fast-paced, multifaceted environment
- Capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs and pushing/pulling up to 2000 lbs with a pallet jack
- Must be available to work occasional Daytime, Evenings, Weekends and Holidays
Benefits for Part Time:
- Earned Safe & Sick Time
- Shift differentials for working Sundays & Holidays
- 10% discount at any Mackenthun’s locations
- Referral bonuses
- Dietitian services
Salary : $18 - $20