Homemade Sausage Specialist - Full Time

Mackenthun's Fine Foods; Minnetrista (MN); Presencial; USD 31.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Long Term & Short Term Disability

Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident

Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays

Sick & Safe Time

Shift differentials for Sundays &H

10% discount at Mackenthun’s locations

Referral bonuses

Dietitian services

Descripción de la vacante

Mackenthun's Fine Foods is seeking a motivated Meat Department team member to manage sausage production, equipment operation, and inventory with a focus on quality and efficiency.

You will assist customers, contribute to product development, and maintain a clean, safe, and organized department in a fast-paced retail environment.

Formación

• High School diploma or GED required; sausage-making school preferred.
• Prior meat department, grocery, restaurant or food service experience preferred.
• Culinary experience including knife skills preferred.
• Must work in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment; English proficiency required.

Responsabilidades

• Perform sausage-making functions: processing, seasoning, curing, temperature control.
• Operate sausage equipment: mixers, grinders, stuffers, slicers and more.
• Store and rotate smokehouse supplies; maintain freshness and quality.
• Package, label, and inventory products per department specs.
• Assist customers at Meat Service Case with product knowledge and service.
• Contribute to recipe development and new product ideas.
• Assist in other areas of the meat department as needed.

Conocimientos

Sausage making

Equipment operation

Food safety

Knife skills

Customer service

Inventory management

Product knowledge

Loss prevention

Educación

High School diploma or GED

Sausage-making school

Herramientas

Meat grinders

Slicers

Mixers

Sausage stuffers

Descripción del empleo

Description

Join our Meat Department!

• Perform all sausage-making functions, including processing, seasoning, curing, and temperature control.
• Safely and efficiently operate sausage-making equipment such as mixers, sausage stuffers, meat grinders, slicers, and more.
• Properly store and rotate smokehouse production supplies to ensure freshness and quality.
• Operate and maintain sausage and smokehouse kitchen equipment, ensuring they are clean and in good working condition.
• Clean, rinse, and sanitize meat department equipment regularly.
• Package, label, and inventory products according to department specifications.
• Stock products on the sales floor, rotating items for freshness and optimal product presentation.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, performing general housekeeping functions throughout the department.
• Assist customers at the Meat Service Case, providing product knowledge and exceptional service.
• Contribute to recipe development and innovation for new products.
• Assist in other areas of the meat department as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required. Sausage-making school is preferred.
• Previous experience in a meat department, grocery store, restaurant, or food service is preferred.
• Culinary experience, including knife skills, is preferred.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.
• Ability to minimize department losses due to improper handling, storage, or spoilage of products.
• Strong interest in selling food and promoting Mackenthun's Exceptional Experience.
• Desire to learn the characteristics and qualities of Mackenthun's products and services, particularly the signature items.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a multifaceted, fast-paced environment
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs and pushing/pulling up to 2000 lbs with a pallet jack

Training

• Training provided on Mackenthun's Meat Department Standards and processes including equipment operation, food safety, personal safety and harassment prevention.
• Training provided on cuts and proper rotation techniques, proper procedure for cleaning and sanitizing equipment.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work with and around machine noise in hot or cold temperatures, on terrazzo flooring in a smoke-free facility in a multifaceted and fast paced environment.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Availability

• Daytime, Weekends, Occasional Evenings and Holidays

Benefits Summary for Full Time:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Long Term & Short Term Disability
• Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident
• Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Sick & Safe Time
• Shift differentials for working Sundays & Holidays
• 10% discount at any Mackenthun’s locations
• Referral bonuses
• Dietitian services