Meat/Seafood Associate

Job Summary – The position will be responsible for in-store activities within the Department, including providing assistance to the Department Supervisor and/or Manager by maintaining, preparing and presenting merchandise. The position will be responsible for providing quality customer service in a safe and healthy environment. Position must also observe all store and company policies; while maintaining a neat, well-groomed personal appearance. Job Duties

• Provide all customers with prompt, courteous and friendly service.
• Have knowledge of different types of meat and seafood products and services with the ability to make suggestions and sell to customers.
• Wraps, weighs, and prices all meats and related products processed in the Meat & Seafood Department.
• Take products to refrigerated storage or shelf areas.
• Ensure that all displayed shelves are properly stocked, clean and faced at all times.
• Willingness to learn product & cutting techniques.
• Code-dates and rotates all merchandise to ensure quality and freshness.
• Follow all department inventory control procedures.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area at all times.
• Always show interest and willingness to learn the industry.

Requirements

• Ability to read, comprehend, write and speak English.
• Ability to perform basic Math.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Exhibit attention to detail and commitment
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in largely diverse teams.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as store dictates
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs and to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in consistently cold temperatures of below 50 degrees.
• Ability to timely multitask while working in a fast pace environment.
• Company will provide certification for the Complete Basic Food & Hygiene certification.

Job Function – Company Standards The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following.

• Greet, Offer to Assist and Thank (GOT) all customers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner throughout the store.
• Play an active role in the company’s commitment to care, quality, value and service while upholding its vision, mission and culture points.
• “Commit to the company’s motto “BETER BECAUSE WE CARE” and work with other associates to build a strong department team.”
• Effectively handle customer complaints and contact manager if necessary.
• Observe and report to shift as scheduled or assigned by Department Supervisor and/or Manager.
• Acknowledge and follow all department, store and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance always in accordance to company dress code.
• Achieve the highest associate morale in the industry by working in a style that demonstrates good work ethic by being Respectful, Supportive, and Totally Team Oriented.
• Practice the “Clean as you go” and proper sanitation procedures.
• Ensure sales and work area are swept and mopped clean, orderly, and free from safety hazards, report hazards to management.
• Able to properly operate, store and clean department equipment and tools.
• Notify Management of associate theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized markdowns, unauthorized sampling, or property damage/defacement.
• Exercise proper safety practices when lifting or moving product or using equipment.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Department Supervisor and/or Manager.