Meat Associate (PT) Meridian
About The Position
The Meat Associate supports the preparation, display, and rotation of fresh meat and seafood products while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, product quality, and customer-service standards. The role includes learning about meat and seafood products, their cuts and preparation methods, proper handling and storage, and department equipment. Training is provided; previous meat department experience is welcome but not required. The position is part-time and based at the Village Store in Meridian, Idaho. Work is performed primarily in refrigerated prep areas and a busy retail environment, with frequent customer interaction and interruptions. Schedule flexibility is required, including availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays according to department needs.
Requirements
- A customer-first attitude and genuine desire to provide excellent service.
- Friendly, attentive, and professional demeanor.
- Willingness to learn about meat and seafood products, preparation, food safety, and department equipment.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and food safety.
- Ability to learn to use knives, cutting tools, and department equipment safely and effectively.
- Basic math skills for accurately calculating weights, measures, and pricing.
- Ability to follow safety procedures, including guidelines for cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, depending on department needs.
- Valid Food Handler’s Certificate required shortly after hire.
- Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Previous customer service experience is preferred.
- Previous meat department experience is welcome but not required; training will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Provide friendly, attentive customer service, answer product questions, and help customers find products.
- Learn about meat and seafood products, cuts, preparation methods, handling, storage, and rotation.
- Prepare house-made products such as burger blends, sausage, hot wings, carne asada, and smoked meats.
- Stock, rotate, label, date, and merchandise meat and seafood products.
- Follow food safety procedures for temperatures, storage, sanitation, and quality control.
- Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked display cases, coolers, cutting rooms, and work areas.
- Learn to safely use, clean, and maintain department equipment and tools.
- Use required personal protective equipment, including gloves, aprons, and cut-resistant equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
