Meat Service Case Specialist

Socket.dev; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Sick Time

Employee Discount

Shift Differentials

Referral Bonuses

Dietitian Services

Job summary

Mackenthun's Meat Service in Waconia, MN is seeking a Meat Service Case Specialist to greet customers, assist with meat and signature item sales, and merchandise the service case. The role focuses on maintaining cleanliness, stocking, and promoting Mackenthun’s Signature items in a fast-paced meat department.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, basic math skills, and the ability to communicate clearly in English, with prior meat/retail experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous Meat/Retail experience preferred.
• Must be able to clearly speak, read and write the English language.
• Minimize department losses due to improper product handling, storage and spoilage.
• Perform duties in a manner that safeguards company equipment and resources.

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 meat, fish, and signature items.
• Maintain the sales floor and shelves to Mackenthun’s standards.
• Stock refrigerated and freezer cases and shelves, rotating for freshness.
• Wash/rinse/sanitize equipment and maintain department sanitation.
• Assist Meat Cutters and the Meat Department Manager with promotions.

Skills

Basic math

English language

Meat/Retail experience

Job description

Summary

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