Sacaton Market- Meat Counter Clerk

Gila River Business Enterprises•Sacaton, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Summary: The Meat Counter Clerk is responsible for stocking, preparing, and displaying fresh and quality meat products while providing excellent customer service. This role ensures all meat items meet safety and quality standards, and that the department is clean, organized, and well stocked. Responsibilities: Customer Service: Greet customers and assist them in selecting meat selections. Take special requests in a courteous and knowledgeable manner. Answering questions and offering recommendations. Department Operations Support: Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operation of the meat department. Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time in a fast-paced environment. Assist in receiving and stocking meat selections as needed. Merchandising and Stocking: Ensure a well-stocked and appealing variety of meat selections are available for customers. Ensure accurate pricing and portioning of meat selections. Follow First In, First Out (FIFO) procedures to minimize spoilage and reduce waste. Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and sanitization standards of the meat counter and equipment. Report any faulty or broken equipment to the direct manager. Adhere to all food safety and hygiene regulations. Routine cleaning tasks and the proper use of approved cleaning agents. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work will primarily be performed in a retail environment. Work will be performed both inside (temperature-controlled environments i.e. refrigerator/freezer) and outside on a regular basis, in most weather conditions. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are required as a normal part of this position. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk extended periods. The employee occasionally is required to bend, climb, stoop, lift, carry, push, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Required Qualifications: Certification in food safety or sanitation (e.g., ServSafe, Food Handlers Card) or attained within 30 days of hire. Flexibility in work schedule, including weekends and holidays. A satisfactory result obtained through a test for illegal drugs is a requirement of employment. Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a drug-free workplace as a condition of employment. Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a team environment and handle multiple priorities. Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills. 6 months of experience working in a food service or customer service role. Computer skills in the use of POS equipment. Knowledge and experience working with Gila River Indian Community or other Native American Communities.

Requirements

Certification in food safety or sanitation (e.g., ServSafe, Food Handlers Card) or attained within 30 days of hire.
Flexibility in work schedule, including weekends and holidays.
A satisfactory result obtained through a test for illegal drugs is a requirement of employment.
Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a drug-free workplace as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and handle multiple priorities.
Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills.
6 months of experience working in a food service or customer service role.
Computer skills in the use of POS equipment.
Knowledge and experience working with Gila River Indian Community or other Native American Communities.

Responsibilities

Greet customers and assist them in selecting meat selections.
Take special requests in a courteous and knowledgeable manner.
Answering questions and offering recommendations.
Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operation of the meat department.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
Assist in receiving and stocking meat selections as needed.
Ensure a well-stocked and appealing variety of meat selections are available for customers.
Ensure accurate pricing and portioning of meat selections.
Follow First In, First Out (FIFO) procedures to minimize spoilage and reduce waste.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitization standards of the meat counter and equipment.
Report any faulty or broken equipment to the direct manager.
Adhere to all food safety and hygiene regulations.
Routine cleaning tasks and the proper use of approved cleaning agents.