Meat Service Case Specialist

Mackenthun's; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Sick & Safe Time

Employee Discount

Job summary

Mackenthun's Meat Service Case Specialist provides service at the front case, greeting customers and answering questions about meats and signature items. You will assist with packaging and merchandising to maintain a clean, organized display.

The role includes stocking, sanitizing equipment, and supporting the Meat Department with promotions and events, while upholding food safety standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic math skills required.
• Must be able to clearly speak, read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Greet, assist, and answer customer questions about Mackenthun’s meats and signature items.
• Package product for customers from the service case.
• Prepare and merchandise the fish and service cases.
• Maintain the sales floor and shelves to Mackenthun’s standards.
• Stock refrigerated and freezer cases and assist with promotions.

Skills

Basic math

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Mackenthun's Meat Service Case Specialists are responsible for performing Meat Department services according to department standards and processes.

The Meat Service Case Specialist is in charge of merchandising the front service case, greeting and assisting customers, and promoting Mackenthun’s Signature items.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Greet, assist, and answer customer questions about Mackenthun’s meats, fish and signature items.

Package product for customers from the service case.

Prepare and merchandise the fish case.

Prepare and merchandise the service case product and value added items.

Maintain the sales floor and shelves up to Mackenthun's standards.

Stock refrigerated and freezer cases and shelves, rotating for freshness.

Wash/rinse/sanitize meat equipment.

Maintain proper sanitation in the department.

Other Duties

Assist the Meat Cutters as needed, cutting product for the service case.

Assist Meat Department Manager with promotion ideas.

Responsible for safe food handling, organization of the work area and clean-up including trash, compost and recycling disposal.

Assist with selling events.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

Previous Meat/Retail experience preferred.

Must be skilled in basic math.

Must be able to clearly speak, read and write the English language.

Minimize department losses due to improper product handling, storage, damage and spoils.

Perform duties in a manner that safeguards company equipment and resources.

Physical Demands

Constant standing/walking/hearing and seeing, for long periods of time.

Frequent bending at the waist, reaching with hands and arms above shoulders/below waist, crouching/stooping/kneeling, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs, pushing/pulling up to 2500 lbs with use of pallet jack.

This position requires close/distance/peripheral vision, depth perception and color vision.

Equipment Used

Meat Tumbler, Cook Tank, Injector, Patty Machine, Wrapper/Sealer, Slicer, Band Saw, Hand Saw, Grinder, Meat Mixer/Grinder, Baler, Compactor, Ladders, Lift Truck, Electric and Non-Electric Pallet Jack, Sinks, Knives, Walk-in Cooler and Freezer, Tenderizer, Box Cutter. (Age Restrictions Apply)

Work Environment

Must be able to work with and around machine noise in hot or cold temperatures, on terrazzo flooring in a smoke-free facility in a multifaceted and fast paced environment.

Exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Availability Needed: 40 hours a week with Daytime & Evenings, Weekend and Holiday work.

Benefits for Full Time:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Long Term & Short Term Disability
• Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident
• Paid Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Sick & Safe Time
• Shift differentials for working Sundays & Holidays
• 10% discount at any Mackenthun’s locations including The Cove
• Referral bonuses
• Dietitian services