Meat/Seafood Associate (Full Time)

BUSCH'S CAREER PAGE • Ann Arbor, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Meat/Seafood Associate supports department sales and guest service by answering questions, assisting with purchases, and recommending cuts, preparation methods, and meal ideas. The role handles department deliveries and product preparation, packaging, pricing, rotation, and display. It also includes preparing samples, maintaining clean and sanitary work areas and equipment, and following food-handling, personal-hygiene, and safety practices. Associates are expected to follow Busch’s policies and procedures and build positive relationships with guests, vendors, and fellow associates while demonstrating hospitality.

Busch’s is a family-owned grocery retailer serving Southeast Michigan. The company describes itself as focused on service, product selection, store design, and atmosphere, and says it values caring, motivated, and personable associates.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Proficient written, verbal, and listening communication skills.
• Proficient selling skills, including asking questions, listening, and making product recommendations.
• Proficient merchandising skills to maintain fresh, 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 guest questions and assisting with purchases.
• Recommend product cuts, preparation methods, and meal suggestions to guests.
• Receive, verify, and store department deliveries.
• Package and price products.
• Rotate and cull products to maintain freshness and reduce shrink.
• Scan waste to support accurate shrink recording.
• Grind meats according to 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 equipment lockout/tagout for adult associates.
• Set and maintain service and self-service cases.
• Follow Busch’s policies, practices, and procedures.
• Build strong working relationships with guests, vendors, and associates.
• Demonstrate hospitality when interacting with guests.

Benefits

• Employee discounts.
• Medical benefits, including dental and optical coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, subject to restrictions.
• Tuition reimbursement for qualifying students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED