Certified Meat Clerk 2 — Seafood Specialist

Northgate Market; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount (up to 20%)

Job summary

Northgate Gonzalez Market is seeking a Meat Clerk 2 for our Southern California stores. The role is certification-based and requires performing specialized department tasks with minimal supervision while upholding food safety, quality, and guest service standards.

You will work within certified specialty areas such as Seafood and Paquetería, handle inventory, support merchandising, and assist customers with product recommendations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in the Meat Department as a Meat Clerk or Meat Clerk 2.
• Experience working in meat and seafood areas and knowledge of products.
• Experience in customer service.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• California Food Handler Certificate preferred.
• Completion of training program or equivalent experience.
• High School education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform production, merchandising, and product-handling activities within certified specialty areas.
• Maintain product quality, freshness, presentation, and inventory standards.
• Record production, packaging, shrink, and inventory in department systems, including Fresh Item Management (FIM) tools where in use.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and operate equipment according to established procedures.
• Deliver elevated guest service through our Service Values by answering product-related questions and offering recommendations within the scope of training and certification and in response to business needs.
• Support department goals and operational needs through flexibility and cross-functional support.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service experience

Knowledge of meat/seafood products

Pass drug test

Education

High School education (preferred)

California Food Handler Certificate (preferred)

Job description

Northgate Gonzalez Market is seeking a Meat Clerk 2 for our Southern California stores. The role is certification-based and requires performing specialized department tasks with minimal supervision while upholding food safety, quality, and guest service standards.

You will work within certified specialty areas such as Seafood and Paquetería, handle inventory, support merchandising, and assist customers with product recommendations.