Meat Clerk

Good Food Holdings Companies • Capitola, CA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

New Leaf Community Markets, a cooperative founded in 1985, emphasizes sustainable, locally-produced food and a commitment to the well-being of its guests, staff, and community. Their mission is to be a purveyor of good, offering natural foods and prioritizing staff, community, and environmental care. They foster an inclusive, friendly environment where staff can thrive, celebrating differences and operating with core values of Community, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality, and Respect. The company aims to use business as a force for change by nourishing and sustaining the community.

Requirements

• Previous customer service, food service, retail, or grocery experience preferred.
• Knowledge of retail Meat and Seafood departments / prior meat/butcher industry-specific experience a bonus.

Nice To Haves

• You love food and have the ability to create an experience that is beyond the everyday.
• You have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment.
• You can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests’ expectations.
• You are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work.
• You embody the spirit of New Leaf Community Market's core values: Community, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality, and Respect; and you are driven by our mission to nourish and sustain our community by using business as a force for change.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Meat and Seafood department for store opening and closing.
• Assists customers with product selection, shares product knowledge, and makes recommendations based on customer needs.
• Prepares, cuts, wraps, weighs, tares, prices, and presents Meat and Seafood department products.
• Stocks and maintains meat and seafood cases.
• Completes customer special orders thoroughly and provides follow-through as needed.
• Stocks, rotates, and faces products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
• Handles damaged and spoiled products according to company policy.
• Receives and unloads merchandise; checks quality, count, and condition, and communicates any issues to management and the merchandising team.
• Maintains cleanliness, organization, and rotation of all areas, products, and supplies.
• Maintains accurate pricing and signage that meets merchandising standards.
• Understands and complies with specific shift guidelines, tasks, and responsibilities.
• Maintains awareness of current ads, promotions, holidays, and events.
• Demonstrates familiarity with products in the department, including terminology, cuts, recommended product uses, vendor/supplier information, and product labeling, with the ability to continue learning.
• Notifies the department manager or Manager on Duty of any situations relating to customer service, safety, productivity, security, or any other situation that may hurt the store.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401k at 28 hours a week.
• Great earning potential with the opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• Paid Parental Leave available
• Lifestyle Scheduling
• Public Transport Benefits
• Paid Community Service Hours
• 30% discount at all New Leaf Community Markets, Bristol Farms, and Lazy Acres Natural Market locations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed