Meat Specialist

Description

Job Summary

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
• •401k
• •Employer Paid Life Insurance
• •Long Term & Short Term Disability
• •Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident
• •Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
• •Sick & Safe Time
• •Shift differentials for working Sundays & Holidays
• •10% discount at any Mackenthun’s locations
• •Referral bonuses
• •Dietitian services