Meat Specialist
mackenthun supermarketWaconia (MN)
About the role
Meat Department Specialist Join our meat department! Mackenthun's Meat Specialists are responsible for delivering high-quality customer service in the Meat Department while adhering to department standards and processes. They assist customers with meat and specialty products, ensuring product quality, cleanliness, and a positive shopping experience, particularly for Mackenthun's Homemade Sausage products.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Stocking:
- Load and stock refrigerated/freezer cases and shelves, ensuring proper rotation using the First In, First Out (FIFO) method.
- Check product dates for accuracy and freshness.
- Maintain well-organized product displays and prepare racks of fresh meat.
- Pricing and Labeling:
- Accurately weigh, label, and price meat products.
- Ensure proper product dates and pricing are applied.
- 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 with inquiries about Mackenthun's meats, fish, and specialty items.
- Prepare and maintain the service case with fresh products.
- 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, homemade sausage production, packaging, and cleaning in the sausage kitchen.
Support the Meat Manager with ordering and other department tasks as needed.
Make decisions to ensure Mackenthun's Exceptional Experience for customers and coworkers.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred. Additional info below.
- 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.
- Full Time 40 hours/week - 18 or older, mornings/evenings/rotating weekends (6am-8pm)
- Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Fast-paced, multifaceted environment
- Capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs and pushing/pulling up to 1500 lbs with a pallet jack
- Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings.
- Benefits Summary for Full Time:
- Medical, Dental, Vision 401kEmployer Paid Life Insurance
- Long Term & Short Term Disability
- Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident
- Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
- Sick & Safe TimeShift differentials for working Sundays & Holidays 10% discount at any Mackenthun's locations
- Referral bonuses
- Dietitian services
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