Meat & Seafood Clerk: Friendly Customer Service

Hy-Vee, Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Meat Clerk to deliver prompt, friendly service in the Meat and Seafood departments. You will wrap, trim, stock cases, and assist customers with product selection while maintaining high standards of freshness and sanitation.

Ideal candidates have high school-equivalent education and food safety knowledge, with the ability to stand for long periods and lift moderate weights. This non-exempt, on-site role emphasizes teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent with food safety training.
• Six months or less of similar or related work.
• Able to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt, friendly customer service in the Meat/Seafood department.
• Wraps, weighs, and labels products; stocks cases and rotates inventory.
• Assists customers by locating products, answering questions, and loading items as needed.
• Ensures sanitation and cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Operates department tools and equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Food safety

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Knives

Grinders

Slicer

Tenderizer

Wrapping system

Pallet jack

Job description

Hy-Vee, Inc. is seeking a Meat Clerk to deliver prompt, friendly service in the Meat and Seafood departments. You will wrap, trim, stock cases, and assist customers with product selection while maintaining high standards of freshness and sanitation.

Ideal candidates have high school-equivalent education and food safety knowledge, with the ability to stand for long periods and lift moderate weights. This non-exempt, on-site role emphasizes teamwork and reliability.