Meat Apprentice

C&S Wholesale Grocers • Jefferson, WI

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About The Position

The Meat Apprentice will receive training from the Meat Cutter, Department Manager and/or Assistant Dept Manager to perform functions relating to the cutting, display and selling of meat/seafood products and assist with daily tasks in the meat department as directed. Responsibilities also include weighing each package to ensure customers receive the right orders, prepare the workspace, and confirm that all equipment (such as slicers and knives) are in proper working order.

Requirements

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions for equipment, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to speak effectively to read, write, and perform basic math functions.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Regular vision.
• Some experience in retail or meat operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous customer service by answering questions customers may have about purchasing and preparing meat items and seafood product origin, handling techniques, preparation and home storage.
• Assist customers placing or picking up special meat/seafood orders making sure product is packaged properly and in its best condition when sent out.
• Receive training from Meat Cutter and Department Manager and/or Assistant Dept Manager to perform functions relating to the cutting, display and selling of meat/seafood products.
• Handle customer special orders/requests and forward to Manager in timely manner.
• Follow proper housekeeping, sanitation, and safety practices to ensure a favorable store image with and safe shopping environment for customers.
• Carry out food safety procedures properly.
• Maintain, fill, and rotate product in meat cases.
• Move product from coolers to cutting area and return to coolers.
• Clean equipment.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: No Education Listed