Meat Clerk (FT or PT, evenings and weekends)

Good Food Holdings Companies • Santa Cruz, CA

3d • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

New Leaf Community Markets, a cooperative founded in 1985, focuses on sustainable, locally-produced food and prioritizes the well-being of its guests, staff, and community. The company's mission is to be a purveyor of good, offering natural foods and demonstrating care for its people, environment, and social justice. They foster an inclusive, caring, and fair atmosphere where staff can thrive, celebrating differences and valuing passionate employees. The company is committed to progressive employment practices and using business as a force for change.

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

• Love for food and ability to create an exceptional customer experience.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to exceed guest expectations in hospitality.
• Warm, outgoing, and authentic personality.
• Desire to be inspired, challenged, and proud of one's workplace.
• Embody the spirit of New Leaf Community Market's core values: Community, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality, and Respect.
• Driven by the mission to nourish and sustain the 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed