Meat Department Team Member

ZUPAN Enterprises oregon•Lake Oswego, OR

About The Position

Provides exceptional customer service while preparing, merchandising, and selling the highest quality meat and poultry. Works closely with the team to meet department and store goals as directed by the Store Director and Department Manager. Maintains strict food safety standards, ensures freshness and quality, and is passionate about helping customers understand and enjoy our premium offerings.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude
Ability to manage multiple assignments at once
Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in department.
Ability to follow instructions and procedures.
Ability to work well within a team
Effective time management skills, strong work ethic and integrity
Able to answer customer questions in a clear and service-oriented manner
Able to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the department. Which include working days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Must have current Oregon Food Handlers card
Ability to operate equipment in the department in a safe and effective manner
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents (instructions and vendor information). Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, managers and customers.
Strong basic math skills including the ability to add, multiply, divide, and subtract.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to solve practical problems.
Stand for long periods of time
Bend, lift, push and pull carts with heavy loads
Proper use of a box cutter, knives, and other department devices
Frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds
Frequent bending, stooping, and climbing
Frequent use of stairs
Repetitive stretching and lifting required
Exposure to temperature variations and wet conditions, exposure to continuous background noise
May walk and work on uneven and slick surfaces
Requires reaching above and below shoulder height
May need to use a ladder or stool to reach product or supplies

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience working in a meat department with increased responsibility of meat cutting/trimming and creating value add items for the meat case. Experience working with seafood a plus.

Responsibilities

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional customer service. Give every customer immediate and undivided attention. Follow through on all customer questions and requests
Follow established food safety procedures
Practice safe use of all tools and equipment required by position (meat band saw, grinder, tumbler, etc.)
Organize, stock and rotate meat and poultry cases to ensure freshness and quality of products and presentation meet all company standards.
Receive and put away product delivery. Maintain back stock areas and coolers; keep all cases and shelves clean.
Know product availability, preparation, storage and nutritional aspects
Be able to explain proper cooking techniques for all meats and cuts to the customer.
Maintain accurate retail pricing and signage
Be aware of new products and their placement
Maintain safe, clean and well-organized working and shopping environment
Document product transfers, waste and spoilage using appropriate forms
Properly package and wrap products for retail sale
Trim and bone meat and poultry upon guests’ request
Skewer meat and poultry items for kabobs, marinate meat items
Know and practice proper lifting techniques
Completion of daily prep lists and job assignments while maintaining high productivity levels.
Help cross-merchandise product with other departments
Understand why our products are different than conventional stores, and be able to explain to customers
Answer telephones with proper etiquette