Meat Clerk

Hugos-Family-Marketplace; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Discount

Time & Half Holiday Pay

Job summary

Hugo's Family Marketplace in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a Meat Clerk to provide excellent customer service, handle meat products with care, and maintain food safety standards. The role involves stocking, labeling, weighing, and displaying meat, while supporting the team in daily operations and ensuring product quality.

Responsibilities include assisting customers, rotating stock, and operating department equipment safely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Food safety certification/training preferred as per local regulations.
• No prior meat department experience required.
• Willingness to learn meat handling and sanitation.
• Experience with wrapping, labeling, weighing and stocking meat is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with inquiries and purchases.
• Wrap, label, weigh, and price meat products accurately.
• Stock meat cases and rotate products for freshness.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the meat department following safety standards.
• Assist with meat preparation tasks as trained and operate equipment safely.
• Ensure proper storage of meat products to maintain quality.
• Collaborate with team to meet department goals.

Skills

Customer service

Meat handling

Storage procedures

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food safety training

Tools

Scales

Meat grinders

Meat wrappers

Job description

Job Purpose:- The Meat Clerk at Hugo's Family Marketplace is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, maintaining the quality and presentation of meat products, and ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. This role involves assisting customers, managing inventory, and supporting the overall operations of the meat department.Key Responsibilities:- Assist customers with inquiries and purchases, providing knowledgeable and friendly service.- Wrap, label, weigh, and price meat products accurately and efficiently.- Stock meat cases, ensuring products are rotated and displayed attractively.- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the meat department, adhering to food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control standards.- Assist with basic meat preparation tasks as trained, ensuring quality and consistency.- Operate department equipment safely and correctly, following all safety guidelines.- Ensure proper storage of meat products to maintain freshness and quality.- Collaborate with team members to achieve department goals and maintain a positive work environment.Benefits:Full Time - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k, Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay.Full Time and Part Time - Employee Discount and Time & Half Holiday Pay.Required Education:- High school diploma or GEDPreferred Education:- Some coursework or training in food safety, meat handling, or culinary basics- Helpful Certifications: Food safety certification (as required by local regulations)Required Experience:- No prior meat department experience required- Willingness to learn meat handling, sanitation, and equipment usePreferred Experience:- 1–2 years of experience in a meat department, deli, grocery, or food service setting- Experience with wrapping, labeling, weighing, and stocking meat products- Familiarity with meat department equipment (scales, grinders, wrappers)Required Skills and Abilities:- Customer service and communication- Meat handling and storage procedures- Attention to detail and accuracy- Ability to follow food safety and sanitation standards- Physical stamina (standing, lifting, working in cold environments)- Teamwork and reliability- Time management and organization