Smoke House Clerk (Full - Time)

Walt Churchill's Market•Perrysburg, OH

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Walt Churchill’s Market is looking for a Full-Time Smoke House Clerk at our Perrysburg, OH location. If you LOVE great food, deliver consistent QUALITY, RESPECT your co-workers, CARE about customers, and maintain a SAFE and CLEAN work environment, we want to talk to you! Job Summary: The Smoke House Clerk reports to the Meat Manager and is responsible for the precise cutting and preparation of high-quality meats, including smoked and fresh store-made sausages, snack sticks, jerky, and solid muscle products. This role supports Smoke House production while delivering excellent customer service by assisting customers with selections, special requests, and product knowledge to ensure a high level of quality and satisfaction. The Smoke House Clerk also assists with general Meat Department operations while maintaining strict food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.

Requirements

Ability to communicate clearly
Comfortable working with the public and greeting, speaking with, and assisting customers
Attention to detail, ensuring duties are completed correctly and on time
Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
Prolonged periods of standing, walking, twisting, lifting, bending, and reaching
Operating Meat equipment in a cool environment
Occasional instances of pushing and pulling carts or pallets of product
Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 90 pounds

Nice To Haves

1 year Meat Cutting experience, preferred
Portion cutting experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Perform all duties and responsibilities that fall under Meat Clerk 1 and Meat Clerk 2
Prepare various meats and meat products, keeping the Smoke House and fresh sausage cases fresh, full, and properly rotated
Follow cut lists, control waste, and ensure accurate production levels
Cut, weigh, smoke, wrap, vacuum package, and price Smoke House and fresh sausage products
Safely and effectively operate equipment such as slicers, saws, grinders, knives, and vacuum packers
Maintain advanced product knowledge of Meat, Smoke House, and fresh sausage items
Maintain general sanitation practices, food safety practices, and food storage practices according to store and Health Department standards
Learn and practice HACCP principles and work toward HACCP certification
Assist with general Meat Department tasks, including but not limited to assisting customers at the meat counter, preparing burgers and marinades, and stocking products
Take customer orders and special requests, fulfilling them to WCM quality standards
Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers promptly, answering questions, and assisting with product selection, pairings, and special requests
Prepare, package, weigh, wrap, price, and merchandise Meat Department products
Maintain advanced product knowledge of the Meat Department, including Smoke House and fresh sausage items
Prepare and fulfill special orders in the absence of a Meat Cutter, Meat Team Lead, or Manager, as needed
Assist in and support production of burgers, chicken, sausage, and Smoke House items
Safely and effectively operate Meat Department equipment, including slicers, saws, grinders, knives, and vacuum packers
Put away stock, properly date products, rotate inventory, and maintain organized stock areas in the cooler, freezer, and dry storage
Maintain general sanitation, food safety, and food storage practices in accordance with store and Health Department standards
Clean and maintain the department, including equipment, work surfaces, floors, and utensils
Assist with training entry-level Meat Department employees, as needed
Prepare and participate in product demonstrations