Meat Clerk

Sedano's•Doral, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Clerk position at Sedano’s Supermarkets involves carrying out duties and responsibilities consistent with the company's goals, values, and operating principles, and in conformity with all governing laws and regulations. Employees are expected to follow departmental and company policies and procedures to ensure smooth operations. A key responsibility for all employees, regardless of job title, is to ensure a safe environment throughout the store, which includes securing hazardous areas, informing the store manager, and taking action to remove hazards. Additionally, employees must maintain a friendly attitude, wear the proper uniform, keep the store stocked and organized, and consistently provide excellent customer service. Meat Clerk personnel specifically wrap and package cuts of meat and poultry and assist with the proper presentation of all meat department products in coolers for customers.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Minimum of 18 years of age
Current food safety training certificate required and must be renewed every three (3) years
Ability to use department equipment properly to accomplish essential duties of the position
Ability and willingness to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations with managers, co-workers and customers
Good interpersonal skills
Takes responsibility for own actions
Ability to work hours and days scheduled, including holidays and weekends
Basic math and numerical skills required including weights, measures and identifying product codes
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Nice To Haves

Ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish preferred
Ability to understand and follow instructions in both English and Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Weigh, label and/or package meat or seafood to be displayed for customers
Lift and carry merchandise from back room onto rolling stock cart or directly to display coolers
Check product quality to ensure freshness
Review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action
Rotate products by date to maintain freshness
Label, stock and inventory department merchandise
Maintain refrigerated cases with appetizing displays of products for sale
Assist customers by answering questions regarding products sold within the department
Remain knowledgeable about the products sold within the department
Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads
Keep work area clean, orderly, and free from safety hazards
Wash, sanitize, and store knives and other department utensils and equipment properly
Use all equipment in meat department properly such as the refrigerators, freezers, scales, slicers and wrapping device according to company guidelines
Report any equipment malfunctions to manager
Maintain all requirements for sanitary work area to keep food safe from contamination
Adhere to proper procedures with all aspects of federal, state, local and company health, safety and sanitation codes
Complete all required cleaning procedures including, but not limited to hosing down the floor, cleaning countertops, meat cutting equipment, etc., when working the end of day shift
Report all accidents promptly according to company procedures
Attend and participate in departmental and store meetings
Punctuality and good attendance in compliance with company policies
Performs other work-related duties as required to accomplish the objectives of the position
Ensure country of origin labels and/or signage is correct for department products
Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager
Assist with customer areas of Meat, Deli and Seafood when needed
Assist with unloading and/or verifying merchandise off meat delivery trucks when needed