Harvest Market Butcher Shop Meat Clerk

Harvest Market (Niemann) (Niemann Foods)•Ann Arbor, MI

21d•$15 - $17

About The Position

The Niemann Harvest Market Butcher Shop Meat Clerk provides customer service and supports daily butcher shop operations. Duties include weighing, wrapping, and pricing meat; developing product knowledge; rotating and merchandising products; controlling shrink; and working safely while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture. The role also involves food preparation, following recipes, maintaining the work area, checking product quality, managing stock and inventory, promoting sales, and providing samples. Food Handler’s Certification is provided at store level when required by state law. This position has no supervisory responsibilities and no required education or experience. Associates may be required to use standard meat equipment. Physical demands include standing, walking, handling and reaching, communicating with customers and associates, and lifting loads of varying weights up to 75 pounds. The work environment regularly includes wet or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts; occasional conditions include extreme cold, electrical-shock risk, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise levels are regularly moderate. Pay is $15 to $17 per hour, depending on industry experience. Position requirements may vary by store location and may be changed by Niemann Foods Management.

Requirements

No required education or experience.
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Write simple correspondence.
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other associates.
Understand basic math concepts, including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, fractions, and weights.
Obtain Food Handler’s Certification when required by state law; certification is provided at store level.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach, communicate, and lift or move items up to 25 pounds regularly; stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift or move up to 50 pounds frequently; and perform occasional tasks including climbing, balancing, overhead lifting, crawling, and lifting or moving items up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work in regularly wet or humid conditions and near moving mechanical parts; occasional exposure to extreme cold, electrical-shock risk, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Slip-resistant shoes with closed toe and heel, hairnet or hat, safety cutter, pallet jack, ladder, stepladder, and uniform per store policy are recommended.
Associates may be required to use meat equipment including knives, slicers, grinders, and a meat wrapper.
Key attributes include passion and purpose; interest in food and farming; curiosity and a thirst for knowledge; outgoing and genuine interpersonal style; communication skills and willingness to share; trend awareness; honesty; technological aptitude; ability to prioritize and multitask; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; problem-solving skills; energy; and adaptability.

Responsibilities

Deliver superior guest service and ensure customer satisfaction.
Learn and use the three E’s: Engagement, Educate, Empowerment.
Read and follow recipes.
Prepare food.
Clean and organize the work area.
Learn the use and taste of products offered.
Perform quality assurance checks of the department.
Properly handle and rotate products.
Follow day-to-day operational procedures to ensure stock levels, inventory, and cleanliness.
Promote sales and provide samples.
Work within company programs, policies, and procedures.
Promote and support established programs.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.