Meat/Seafood Associate

BUSCH'S CAREER PAGE•West Bloomfield, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Busch’s is hiring a Meat/Seafood Associate to serve guests and support the meat and seafood department. The role includes helping guests make purchases, recommending cuts and preparation methods, receiving and handling products, maintaining displays, and preparing samples. The associate also helps keep the department clean, sanitary, safe, and welcoming while following company policies and food-handling practices. Busch’s is a family-owned grocery retailer with multiple stores in Southeast Michigan. The company describes itself as a service-focused retailer recognized for product selection, store design, and atmosphere, and emphasizes caring for its guests and associates.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Proficient communication skills, including written, verbal, and listening skills.
Proficient selling skills, including the ability to ask questions, listen, and make product recommendations.
Proficient merchandising skills to maintain fresh and appealing service and self-service displays.
Stay current on food trends and new items relevant to the department and building sales.
Proficient cleaning abilities to meet sanitation and visual standards.

Responsibilities

Build department sales by answering questions and assisting guests with purchases.
Recommend types of cuts, preparation methods, and meal suggestions to guests.
Receive, verify, and store department deliveries.
Package and price products.
Rotate and cull products to ensure freshness and reduce shrink.
Scan all waste to ensure accurate shrink recording.
Grind meats following prescribed procedures.
Promote products by preparing and offering samples.
Clean and sanitize the department, including equipment, work areas, and service areas.
Follow safe food-handling and personal-hygiene practices.
Follow safety practices, including lockout/tagout of equipment for adult associates.
Set and maintain service and self-service cases.
Adhere to Busch’s policies, practices, and procedures.
Build strong working relationships with guests, vendors, and associates.
Exemplify hospitality when interacting with guests.