Meat & Seafood Specialist - Customer Focus & Team Driven

New Seasons Market; Tualatin, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

New Seasons Market is seeking a Meat Clerk to support the Meat and Seafood department in Oregon. You will prepare, stock, cut, weigh and wrap products while delivering exceptional customer service and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

The role requires willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, with training in food safety and department procedures. Prior retail or grocery experience is preferred, and physical duties include standing for long periods and

Qualifications

• Previous customer service, food service, retail or grocery experience preferred.
• Basic knife skills preferred, with ability to learn and properly use knives and blades in a commercial environment.
• Knowledge of retail Meat and Seafood departments / prior meat / butcher industry specific experience a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Meat and Seafood department for store opening and closing.
• Assists customers with product selection. Shares product knowledge with customers. Makes recommendations and suggestions based on customer needs.
• Prepares, cuts, wraps, weighs, tares, prices and presents Meat and Seafood department products.
• Stocks and maintains meat and seafood cases.
• Completes customer special orders thoroughly and provides follow-through as needed.
• Stocks, rotates and faces products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
• Handles damaged and spoiled product according to company policy.
• Receives and unloads merchandise; checks quality, count and condition. Communicates any issues to management and merchandising team.
• Maintains cleanliness, organization and rotation of all areas, products and supplies.
• Maintains accurate pricing and signage that meet merchandising standards.
• Understands and complies with specific shift guidelines, tasks and responsibilities.
• Maintains awareness of current ads, promotions, holidays and events.
• Demonstrates familiarity with products in department, including terminology, cuts, recommended product uses, vendor/supplier information and product labelling, with ability to continue learning.
• Notifies department manager or Manager On Duty of any situations relating to customer service, safety, productivity, security or any other situation that may have an adverse effect on the store.
• Tools and Equipment Used (not all inclusive): This position may be required to use the following tools and equipment: baler, hand truck, POS, industrial kitchen equipment (i.e. blast chiller, grill, knives/blades, oven, grills, scales, etc.), basic housekeeping / janitorial and standard office equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Knife skills

Meat/Seafood knowledge

Tools

POS system

Job description

New Seasons Market is seeking a Meat Clerk to support the Meat and Seafood department in Oregon. You will prepare, stock, cut, weigh and wrap products while delivering exceptional customer service and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

The role requires willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed, with training in food safety and department procedures. Prior retail or grocery experience is preferred, and physical duties include standing for long periods and