Meat Clerk

Hugos-Family-Marketplace; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 37,250,000 - 48,712,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Employee discount

Time and a half holiday pay

Job summary

Hugo's Family Marketplace in Grand Forks, ND is hiring a Meat Clerk to support customers and maintain quality in the meat department. The role includes weighing, labeling, packaging, stocking, and ensuring food safety and sanitation are followed.

You will work with the team to keep the department organized and efficient, with opportunities to learn meat handling and operate department equipment safely. Requires HS diploma or GED; food safety training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Food safety course or certification preferred.
• No prior meat department experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with inquiries and purchases, providing friendly service.
• Wrap, label, weigh, and price meat products accurately.
• Stock meat cases, rotate products and display attractively.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the meat department, following food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist with basic meat preparation tasks as trained.
• Operate department equipment safely and correctly.

Skills

Customer service

Meat handling

Storage procedures

Food safety standards

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food safety certification

Coursework in food safety/meat handling

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Hugos Family Marketplace - Store #2 - S. Washington St - Grand Forks, ND 58201Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: Any

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.

QualificationsRequired Education:

• - High school diploma or GED

Preferred 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 use

Preferred 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