Meat Department Specialist - Flexible Schedule

Balls Food Stores; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hen House, part of the Balls Food Stores family, is seeking a reliable Meat Clerk to support the meat department. You’ll help guests find the right cuts, keep products fresh, and ensure proper presentation in a fast-paced store.

This role emphasizes guest-focused service, food safety, and teamwork. You will stock, label, and rotate products, follow FIFO, and collaborate with teammates to deliver great shopping experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Grocery/retail or meat department experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation preferred.
• Experience with meat cutting, knife handling, or meat/seafood preparation preferred.
• Ability to recommend cuts, preparation and cooking methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, helpful guest service to ensure a positive shopping experience.
• Package and label meat products accurately per weight, pricing and guidelines.
• Assist guests with product selection and cooking recommendations.
• Stock, rotate, and face products using FIFO to maintain freshness.
• Monitor product dates and storage conditions to reduce shrink.
• Maintain clean, organized service cases and displays.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Operate scales, wrappers, scanners and cutting tools safely.

Skills

Guest service

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hen House, part of the Balls Food Stores family, is seeking a reliable Meat Clerk to support the meat department. You’ll help guests find the right cuts, keep products fresh, and ensure proper presentation in a fast-paced store.

This role emphasizes guest-focused service, food safety, and teamwork. You will stock, label, and rotate products, follow FIFO, and collaborate with teammates to deliver great shopping experiences.