Homemade Sausage Specialist - Full Time
About The Position
Join the Meat Department as a Homemade Sausage Specialist. Perform sausage-making functions, including processing, seasoning, curing, and temperature control. Operate and maintain sausage-making and smokehouse equipment, keep equipment clean and in good working condition, and ensure proper storage and rotation of production supplies. Package, label, and inventory products according to department specifications; stock and rotate sales-floor products; and maintain a clean, organized work area. Assist customers at the Meat Service Case, contribute to recipe development and new-product innovation, and help in other areas of the meat department as needed. Training is provided on Mackenthun's Meat Department standards and processes, equipment operation, food and personal safety, harassment prevention, cuts and rotation techniques, and equipment cleaning and sanitizing.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 lbs and push or pull up to 2,000 lbs with a pallet jack.
Nice To Haves
- Sausage-making school is preferred.
- Previous experience in a meat department, grocery store, restaurant, or food service is preferred.
- Culinary experience, including knife skills, is preferred.
- Strong interest in selling food and promoting Mackenthun's Exceptional Experience.
- Desire to learn the characteristics and qualities of Mackenthun's products and services, particularly its signature items.
Responsibilities
- Process, season, cure, and temperature-control sausage products.
- Safely and efficiently operate sausage-making equipment, including mixers, sausage stuffers, meat grinders, and slicers.
- Store and rotate smokehouse production supplies to maintain freshness and quality.
- Operate and maintain sausage and smokehouse kitchen equipment, keeping it clean and in good working condition.
- Regularly clean, rinse, and sanitize meat department equipment.
- Package, label, and inventory products according to department specifications.
- Stock products on the sales floor, rotating them for freshness and presentation.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform general housekeeping throughout the department.
- Assist customers at the Meat Service Case by providing product knowledge and service.
- Contribute to recipe development and new-product innovation.
- Assist in other areas of the meat department as needed.
- Minimize department losses caused by improper handling, storage, or product spoilage.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
- Hospital, critical illness, and accident coverage.
- Paid vacation and paid holidays.
- Sick and Safe Time.
- Shift differentials for working Sundays and holidays.
- 10% discount at Mackenthun's locations.
- Referral bonuses.
- Dietitian services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
