Pt Meat Seafood clerk

Fresh Thyme Market•Bloomington, IN

About The Position

The Meat & Seafood Clerk keeps store meat cases stocked and clean during business hours, assists customers as needed, and maintains a friendly, energetic demeanor. The role follows all procedural guidelines established by the Meat Department. Responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing cases and work areas, stocking and organizing products, monitoring freshness and temperatures, receiving shipments, preparing and packaging products, and providing customer assistance and product information. The clerk also uses department equipment and cutting accessories safely, supports inventory preparation, and maintains product knowledge and an organized, sanitary department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree.
Maintain the highest level of customer service.
Adapt to high-volume retail and work in a cross-functional team environment.
Take initiative when problems arise and adapt to varied situations.
Demonstrate attention to detail, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Have strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working with peers and senior management.
Multitask and maintain strong organizational skills.
Support and contribute to team goals.
Work varied hours and days as business dictates.
Be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations for grocery retail.
Have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
Have skills working with knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery.
Have expert packaging and wrapping skills.
Be able to cut and weigh various amounts of meat and seafood.
Understand Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) compliance for seafood products.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 1–2 years of grocery retail experience with meat department processes and procedures.
Previous experience in the natural foods industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

Keep meat and seafood cases, storage areas, and work areas clean and sanitary; remove spills and hazardous debris and sweep floors.
Stock, face, fill, and organize meat and seafood cases according to department schematics, ensuring tags and prices are accurate.
Check product rotation and pay particular attention to expired stock.
Assist customers with purchases, information, and product selection at the meat counter; sell and cross-sell products.
Receive, inspect, and log products for shipment accuracy, temperature, and quality.
Monitor point-of-purchase signs and maintain recipe cards, coupons, promotional materials, and information on complementary foods.
Operate department equipment, including knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
Monitor proper temperatures throughout meat and seafood production.
Prepare meat and seafood products using appropriate ingredients and cooking times.
Organize, stack, and rotate meat products in the cooler and freezer.
Weigh, label, package, and wrap meat products accurately, following dating procedures.
Use cutting accessories safely, including wearing mesh gloves while using a knife.
Participate in pre-inventory preparation, including organizing back stock and checking that tags match products.
Maintain product knowledge and preparation skills, and regularly check the department for an organized, sanitary, clean appearance.
Perform other duties as assigned.