Meat + Seafood Clerk

Purpose:

Meat/Seafood Clerks help keep the Meat + Seafood Department stay well stocked and operating smoothly, safely, and efficiently. Clerks report to the Meat + Seafood Manager.

Work Environment:

This position will perform functions in retail + warehouse environments.

Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds safely.
• Familiarity with natural foods and alternative diets.
• Good communication, teamwork, and listening skills.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and good organizational abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and work under pressure.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be flexible and to adapt to changing conditions quickly.
• Willingness to be open to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Excellent attendance.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments.
• Retail meat and fish experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

Customer Service

• Ensure efficient, informative, and friendly service according to established customer service vision and standards.
• Be familiar with company policies and products in order to answer customer questions. Refer unresolved questions or problems to Meat + Seafood Management.
• Take ownership of a problem and seek out proper solutions.
• Anticipate customer concerns and address the issue before it happens.

Safety

• Ensure that department shelves, displays, aisles, and storage areas are in clean, orderly condition, meeting health department standards.
• Follow all safety practices and procedures; encourage others to practice safe behaviors as well.

Store Operations

• Receive orders, or ensure proper receiving by other staff in accordance with established procedures. Keep accurate receiving records.
• Coordinate returns and credit from suppliers where applicable. Keep accurate accounting of
  credit requests.

Other

• Support the Meat + Seafood Manager as needed.

Job Duties

• Wrap, weigh, label and price cuts of meat.
• Mark products, work pieces, or equipment with identifying information.
• Weigh finished products.
• Prepare meat products for sale or consumption.
• Prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter, so they will appear attractive and catch the shopper’s eye.
• Prepare meat products for sale or consumption.
• Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers.
• Cut meat products. Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish, to prepare meat in cooking form.
• Prepare meat products for sale or consumption.
• Cut meat products.
• Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery, to ensure meat quality.
• Inspect food products.
• Record quantity of meat received and issued to cooks or keep records of meat sales.
• Record operational or production data. (waste/transfers)
• Shape, lace, and tie roasts, using a boning knife, skewer, and twine.
• Prepare meat products for sale or consumption.

Always have Elm City Market’s best interest in mind.