Meat - Clerk

Lazy Acres Natural Market; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive training program

401K benefits

Employee discount 20%

Shoe credit every 6 months

Job summary

Lazy Acres Natural Market in Encinitas, CA is hiring a Meat Clerk to join a friendly team. You will learn department procedures, assist guests, and ensure accurate pricing while handling meat items with care. The role emphasizes hospitality, product knowledge, and teamwork.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma or GED, a customer-first attitude, and willingness to learn codes and display standards. This on-site position offers growth opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; related experience helpful.
• Ability to learn Meat Department codes and procedures.
• Strong customer service mindset with teamwork focus.

Responsibilities

• Learn procedures and products offered in the Meat Department.
• Learn all codes used in the Meat Department.
• Prepare, label, and package meat items; assist customers.
• Set up displays and stock shelves, coolers, and counters.
• Assist guests to ensure satisfaction and accurate pricing.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Food handling

POS familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS software

Job description

025 Encinitas - Lazy Acres Natural Market, 150 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 9:59 AM

At Lazy Acres Natural Market, we believe in a natural approach to optimal health and wellness. From organic and seasonal produce and products steeped in tradition to functional supplements and body care, we are here to support you in mind, body, and soul.

Our friendly, informative, and passionate team members remain committed to providing exceptional service and wellness tips to our community; and accommodating the needs of our guests. We continue to live by the closely held belief that our collective actions can and will contribute to a healthier planet.

We’re committed to creating an environment that will attract the most passionate and enthusiastic people in our field. We’re always on the lookout for people inspired by health, wellness, and eating clean, and strive for excellent customer service. Our Leadership is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, offering opportunities for professional growth, education, and community involvement.

Ingredients You'll Bring to the Table

You love food and can create an experience that is beyond the everyday. You have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment. You can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests' expectations. You are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work, You embody a spirit of entrepreneurship and mutual respect. You approach every situation with a YES! attitude and seek to find a solution to all opportunities that arise.

What Will Be On Your Plate?

Department: Meat

Reports To: Meat Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Meat Clerk obtains or prepares food items requested by customers by performing the following duties. (Other duties may be assigned):

• Responsible for learning procedures and products offered for sale in the Meat Department.
• Must learn all codes used in the Meat Department.
• Responsible to learn general cooking procedures and usage for all meat products.
• Responsible for learning the production of prepared food items. (marinades and stuffers)
• Satisfies customer requests by obtaining items from behind the Meat Department counters.
• Labels and packages customer purchases in such a way as to avoid spills or leakage and to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Accurately scales all weighable merchandise, including the use of correct tare codes, to determine price.
• Set up displays and stock shelves, coolers, counters, bins, tables, freezers, containers, or trays with new merchandise.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the Meat Clerk is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.The Meat Clerk occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms.The Meat Clerk is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The Meat Clerk must frequently lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision.

Why You’ll Love Working at Lazy Acres Natural Market

• Amazing earning potential, paid weekly!
• A values-based culture that will engage and empower your growth and development
• A strong training program that will build your guest service skills
• Opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• Benefits available – Including medical, dental, vision, and 401K
• Numerous scholarship opportunities are available to full & part-time team members
• 20% discount at all Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres locations
• $60 credit to Shoes for Crews every 6 months of employment

025 Encinitas - Lazy Acres Natural Market, 150 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, California, United States of America