Meat Department Associate: Customer-Focused & Team-Driven

Cardenas Markets LLC; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardenas Markets LLC in Gilroy, CA is hiring a Meat Clerk to wash, inspect, rotate meat products, stock displays, and ensure freshness. You will work with a team to provide friendly, customer‑focused service, price verification, and sanitation compliance while helping customers select suitable meats. The job requires lifting up to 40 lbs, standing long hours, and thriving in a fast‑paced environment. Valid Food Handlers Card is preferred; prior grocery meat experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Valid Food Handlers Card.
• Prior food preparer experience at a grocery store preferred.
• Must be friendly and people oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work professionally as part of the team and provide excellent customer service.
• Verify prices, hang current sales signs, and remove out-of-date signs.
• Order and inventory required meats, seafood, and poultry.
• Sell products by providing customers with information needed to make product-related decisions.
• Ensure neat appearance of department and meat displays.
• Comply with sanitation and health guidelines.

Skills

Food Handler Card

Grocery meat experience

People oriented

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Cardenas Markets LLC in Gilroy, CA is hiring a Meat Clerk to wash, inspect, rotate meat products, stock displays, and ensure freshness. You will work with a team to provide friendly, customer‑focused service, price verification, and sanitation compliance while helping customers select suitable meats. The job requires lifting up to 40 lbs, standing long hours, and thriving in a fast‑paced environment. Valid Food Handlers Card is preferred; prior grocery meat experience is a plus.