Meat Department Specialist — Fresh Cuts & Customer Service

Outpost Natural Foods; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Outpost Natural Foods is seeking a Meat Clerk to join the Meat Department. The role involves greeting customers, preparing meat orders, grinding, wrapping, pricing, and maintaining clean displays in a fast-paced retail setting.

The position requires working during busy retail times including weekends and evenings, with potential for both part-time and full-time hours. Candidates must have strong customer service skills and the ability to work safely near equipment.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and work under time pressures.
• Willingness to be open, to learn, and take on new responsibilities.
• Demonstrate objectivity, neutrality and calmness under pressure.
• Ability to maintain a cooperative, friendly, and outgoing attitude.
• Regular, predictable attendance.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to follow through on systems, procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers at meat counter and assist them in a timely manner.
• Fill customer’s orders accurately and promptly.
• Follow standards of production.
• Provide product information and educational materials to customers and staff.
• Be knowledgeable of products to make recommendations to customers.
• Grind, wrap and price meat.
• Stock and rotate products.
• See that unsellable items are properly recorded and disposed.
• Accurately record credits, losses, and transfers.
• Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of meat displays, coolers, equipment, cutting room, and storage areas.
• Follow proper procedures in closing down and cleaning meat department at end of shift.
• Follow safety guidelines in regards to lifting, cutting equipment, baler, pallet jack operation, etc.
• Participate in inventory.
• Attend department meetings as scheduled.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Willingness to learn

Calm under pressure

Attendance

English communication

Read instructions

Fast paced environment

Job description

Outpost Natural Foods is seeking a Meat Clerk to join the Meat Department. The role involves greeting customers, preparing meat orders, grinding, wrapping, pricing, and maintaining clean displays in a fast-paced retail setting.

The position requires working during busy retail times including weekends and evenings, with potential for both part-time and full-time hours. Candidates must have strong customer service skills and the ability to work safely near equipment.