Meat Clerk - Sea Mart Quality Foods

Hames Corporation•Sitka, AK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Clerk position allows you the opportunity to exhibit your excellent meat preparation skills while interacting with our valued shoppers. Additionally, this position will require the performance of tasks such as, greeting customers, answering queries about products for sale, including ordering, receiving, stocking and displaying varieties of meats and cheeses. To be successful in this position you must be someone who cares about our highest quality meat products by displaying, wrapping, rotating, preparing the fresh and frozen meat products, poultry and seafood prepared and cut by our Meat Department. You will have the chance to develop and use your profound knowledge of preparing meats for cooking and the opportunity to educate others on the best way to prepare and cook the prime cuts. If this sounds like you, we invite you apply, and join our team so we create a lasting impression and positive experience for the community and customers we serve.

Requirements

Must possess good communication and writing skills.
Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
Must have basic math and accounting skills to do food costing and percentages.
Ability to read, write, and understand English language effectively in order to read and understand written or verbal directions.
Ability to hear, speak and understand the spoken word in order to respond promptly to pages for assistance, to accommodate verbal requests from customers for information or assistance, to answer telephones, and be able to communicate effectively with department employees, the store's coworkers and customers; Company handbooks, policies and procedures, and; Other written job-related documents including safety notices and other postings on company bulletin boards.
Ability to fill out forms and compose and write reports.
This position requires an individual capable of sitting, standing for extensive period of time, walking, bending, climbing stairs, and carrying loads up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to speak and communicate clearly.
This position might require early morning, late nights and working holidays and weekends.
Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision and ability to adjust focus including having sufficient visual acuity to check and verify invoices and other written documents.
Must be 18 years or older.
Must hold a valid food worker card issued by the State of Alaska's Division of Environmental Health (DEC) or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

THE CUSTOMER IS THE FIRST PRIORITY ; the entire store is in the forefront of that activity; and every member of the store's team is here to fully support that priority with prompt and friendly service. Strive to always provide the best customer service whenever possible.
Follow the assigned weekly work schedule to ensure adequate coverage in the meat area , by maintaining punctual and regular attendance.
Arrive at work on time and leave per scheduled time unless otherwise directed.
Work overtime as assigned.
Dress and groom according to company policy, including uniform, name badge, meat coat and hat or apron requirements. Always maintain a neat well-groomed appearance. Must wear an approved hat or hair net.
Perform all duties in accordance with company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards, and all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations.
Do not chew gum or play on mobile communication devices (MCDs) such as cell phones or tablets during the workday.
Greet all customers that are within 10 feet of you, and provide them with prompt, courteous service, and assistance. Be attentive to the customer. This includes looking the person in the eyes and listening to their needs, to accommodate them.
Maintain the sanitation and safety of the meat area. Adhere to policy and regulations to be fully compliant with all applicable laws pertaining to food safety, health, and packaging requirements of prepared foods. Assure the highest possible levels of sanitation and safety is maintain within the entire meat cutting and preparation area.
Set-up and complete prep work of the entire meat department.
Make regularly scheduled inspections of packaged products for freshness and visual appeal; pull products for re-wrapping as required.
Take stock of storage and shelf areas. Make sure refrigerated cases and display shelves are properly stocked and always faced according to product movement and department standards to ensure maximum sales, quality and freshness.
Keep all meat ingredients or merchandise rotated in accordance with store policy and product code dates and always make use of the oldest product first (first in, first out).
Ensure that all ready-to-cook meats are prepared within the proper recipe guidelines and in an appealing and appetizing manner.
Wrap, weigh, and price all meats and related products processed in the department.
Safeguard the food inventory to reduce spoilage and pilferage.
Is familiar with invoice documents and confirm accuracy of item descriptions, size, quantities, and pricing during vendor product deliveries.
When directed, inspect incoming merchandise for packaging, cleanliness, correct product identification, freshness and condition, rejecting any item from the delivery that does not meet the standards and requirements of the store (this may include transfers from other store locations).
Accurately record markups and markdowns, in-store use of merchandise and bad merchandise/spoilage write-offs in accordance with company policies.
Follow approved procedures for receiving and code dating products to ensure quality protection, accuracy, and product rotation.
Be aware of competitor pricing and advertising and let the manager know if this would affect the department sales.
Ensure meat cutting preparation is done with a minimal amount of waste.
Order wrapping supplies for the department when directed (trays, shrink wrap film, labels, etc.)
Maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of all equipment to ensure safe, clean, and sanitary operating conditions.
Be familiar with and use industry formulas to perform cutting tests and yields.
When assigned, routinely check refrigeration equipment for proper performance. Make sure meat cuts are properly wrapped, prices and attractively presented, and restocking cases to ensure quality protection, accuracy, and product rotation.
Assist other meat staff in the performance of their duties so that they will be familiar with and able to handle all jobs and positions within the meat area.
During any slow periods, to stay productive, performing other duties as assigned. To exhibit an attitude and approach to "get the job done no matter what it takes."
Under the direction of the Meat Manager, mark down nearly dated products daily to promote sales of unsold goods and maintain the store' image for the highest quality for freshly baked products.
To control excessive use of utilities and water and observe sound conservation practices.
To use all equipment, tools and utensils in a safe manner and comply with safety policies and procedures.
Assist in the maintenance and safe and reliable condition of all equipment in the department.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Meat Manager and/or Store Management.